plural noun: walking routes
Ways for people to walk from one place to another, especially in a natural area.
The park has several paths through the trees.
We followed the marked paths to the beach.
American English
How to pronounce paths
nounB1Very common word
PAATHZ
/pʰæðz/
One syllable.
Form of path
Ways for people to walk from one place to another, especially in a natural area.
What to listen for
“Paths” is usually pronounced /pʰæðz/. You may also hear /pʰæθs/.
Common pronunciation/pʰæðz/
Less common pronunciation/pʰæθs/
Meanings & examples
plural noun: directions of movement
The lines or directions that people or things follow while moving.
Scientists tracked the paths of the two satellites.
The map shows the paths of several hurricanes.
plural noun: ways forward
Ways of moving toward goals or developing in life or work.
The students chose different paths after graduation.
These training programs open paths to better jobs.
Useful expressions
to meet someone by chance
We crossed paths at a conference.
to be doing things that are likely to lead to a good result
With this plan, we're on the right path.
the easiest way to avoid difficulty
He chose the path of least resistance.