Footfall
(noun)
- The sound of a footstep, especially the sound made by many footsteps.
- The number of people who visit a particular place, typically a shop or commercial area.
- The action of walking or the sound made by walking.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from foot + fall, originally in the sense 'a step taken in walking'.
Examples:
- The footfall of the marching soldiers echoed in the quiet street.
- The footfall of the busy shopping center was very high during the holidays.
- The footfall in the park was much lower during the winter months.
- The footfall of the church was at its highest during the Sunday service.
- The footfall of the museum was at its peak during the summer months.