footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-footed animal

Examples of footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States isn’t alone in being caught flat-footed. —Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026

Black-footed ferrets are North America’s only native ferret species, easily recognized by the black markings on their feet, tail, and mask-like facial pattern. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

As a result of quick passing combinations at the top of the box, Linda Ullmark found Kiki van Zanten to break the deadlock with a left-footed finish in the 43rd minute. —ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026

Niehues, another Brazilian international, closed the scoring in the 70th minute on a right-footed shot from the center of the box. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing footed

• black-footed albatross
• black-footed ferret
• fiddle-footed
• flat-footed
• fleet-footed
• four-footed
• heavy-footed
• light-footed
• slow-footed
• sure-footed
• two-footed
• white-footed mouse
• wing-footed

Rhymes for footed

• barefooted
• inputted

Kids Definition

footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number

flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-footed animal