- a variation of passerby.
passer-by
Example Sentences
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Her mother, Sarah Keeling, 45, and passer-by, Mark Ratcliffe, 67, both died after trying to save her.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
Mr Garner said the ambulance service discussed the incident but found no full report needed, after a passer-by gave the wrong-side-of-the-river address due to the app failing.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online speculation of a wedding.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2025
On one trip, a passer-by asked him how many times he had walked the route and he realised that he had no idea as there were no fitness trackers in 1993 to record his achievements.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
Beth started, leaned forward, smiled and nodded, watched the passer-by till his quick tramp died away, then said softly as if to herself, “How strong and well and happy that dear boy looks.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
