Passersby: meaning, definitions and examples
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passersby
[ ˈpɑːsərˌbaɪ ]
on the street
People who are walking past a particular place, especially in a city or town.
Synonyms
bystanders, onlookers, pedestrians
Examples of usage
- Passersby stopped to admire the street performer.
- The café is always busy with passersby looking for a quick snack.
Translations
Translations of the word "passersby" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passantes
🇮🇳 राहगीर
🇩🇪 Passanten
🇮🇩 pejalan kaki
🇺🇦 перехожі
🇵🇱 przechodnie
🇯🇵 通行人
🇫🇷 passants
🇪🇸 transeúntes
🇹🇷 yoldan geçenler
🇰🇷 통행인
🇸🇦 المارة
🇨🇿 kolemjdoucí
🇸🇰 okoloidúci
🇨🇳 路人
🇸🇮 mimoidoči
🇮🇸 vegfarendur
🇰🇿 жолайрықтар
🇬🇪 გამვლელები
🇦🇿 yoldan keçənlər
🇲🇽 transeúntes
Word origin
The term 'passersby' originated in the early 19th century, combining the word 'passer,' meaning 'one who passes,' with 'by,' indicating proximity or location. The concept of individuals passing by a certain place has been a common occurrence in urban settings, leading to the popularization of the term in everyday language.