The difference between Footpath and Sidewalk

When used as nouns, footpath means a path for pedestrians, whereas sidewalk means a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.


check bellow for the other definitions of Footpath and Sidewalk

  1. Footpath as a noun:

    A path for pedestrians.

  1. Sidewalk as a noun (US):

    a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement or footpath

  2. Sidewalk as a noun (US, by extension):

    any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road