1. A paved path or sidewalk for pedestrians, typically alongside a road.
Usage: Chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'sidewalk' or 'pavement'.
2. A passage or path designed for foot traffic, especially in a building or public space.

Examples

• The footways in the city center are crowded during rush hour.
• Please keep to the footways when crossing the street.
• The new development includes wide footways for pedestrians.
• Children should walk on the footways, not in the road.
• The footways were recently repaved with new concrete.
• Cyclists are not permitted on the footways in this area.