Meaning of the word pedestrian in English

What does pedestrian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pedestrian

US /pəˈdes.tri.ən/
UK /pəˈdes.tri.ən/
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Noun

1.

a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle

Example:
The traffic light turned red, allowing pedestrians to cross.
Always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

Adjective

1.

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull

Example:
His speech was so pedestrian that half the audience fell asleep.
The movie's plot was rather pedestrian and predictable.
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