passersby

/ˈpæsərzbaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

people who are passing by; bystanders

“As she walked down the street, she noticed the passersby staring at her new outfit.”

2. noun

a plural noun referring to people who pass or are passing by a place

“The news of the fire spread quickly among the passersby, who stopped to help the victims.”

Synonyms

  • bystanders
  • pedestrians
  • strangers

Antonyms

  • inhabitants
  • residents