A passerby is a person who happens to be walking by something or someone, often without any intention of stopping. The term can refer to anyone who is simply passing by an event, place, or person and does not intend to engage with it further.
Usage examples
A passerby stopped to give directions to someone who was lost.
The passerby witnessed a car accident and called 911 immediately.
While walking in the park, a passerby noticed a dog without a leash and decided to help find its owner.
The passerby found a wallet on the sidewalk and took it to the nearest police station.
A passerby overheard an argument on the street and offered to mediate the situation.
The passerby saw a child crying in a store and asked if they needed help finding their parent.
While waiting for the bus, a passerby noticed an elderly person struggling with their grocery bags and offered to assist them.
The passerby noticed a homeless person shivering in the cold and decided to buy them a hot meal.
A passerby saw a poster of a missing person and recognized them, leading to their safe return home.
During a walk on the beach, a passerby noticed a stranded turtle and called for help to rescue it.
14:00 - 14:30 Drunk vs. Stoned at Gavin Brown's Enterprise at Passerby on 436 West 15th Street. (de-tour.org)
«The said Yahaya Bello, who can not claim the overall winning votes in the election, is therefore a shadow - chasing passerby on an excursion in Kogi state government house, as the so - called swearing - in ceremony, having no bearing from the votes at election, is at best an APC function. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
It really does a good job at catching eyes of passerby's but has sadly lost my interest after 2 years of ownership. (carsdesk.com)