pa
sser
by
Plural
passers-by
1
someone who happens to be walking past a particular person, place, or event
- The passer-by stopped to help when he saw the woman struggling with her bags.
- Street performers often rely on donations from passers-by to earn a living.
- A passer-by witnessed the accident and called for emergency services immediately.
- The artwork caught the attention of passers-by, who paused to admire it.
- He asked a passer-by for directions to the nearest train station.
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