footstep

noun

foot·​step ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 

1

: the mark of the foot : track

2

a

: tread

b

: distance covered by a step : pace

3

: a step on which to ascend or descend

4

: a way of life, conduct, or action

followed in their father's footsteps

Synonyms of footstep

• footprint
• step

Examples of footstep in a Sentence

She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal.

It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other countries, such as the Philippines, are following in Pakistan's footsteps. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026

Stephen Amell stars in the series lead role of Hobie Buchannon, wild child from the original series and now a Baywatch Captain, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Lock was a third-generation Mizzou Tiger, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. — Pj Green july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

As a global ambassador for Hilfiger, Guanyu follows in the footsteps of some other famous athletes including Lewis Hamilton, Checo Pérez, Rafael Nadal and Thierry Henry. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for footstep

• bicep
• doorstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep
• step

Kids Definition

footstep

noun

foot·​step -ˌstep 

1

a

: a step of the foot

b

: the distance covered by a step : pace

2

a

: the mark of the foot

b

: the sound of a footstep

3

: a step on which to go up or down