footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer How to pronounce footwear (audio)
: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear
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The best footwear to pair with these trendy Fall-Winter 2025 jeans? Michel Mejía, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025 The partnership will also launch an apparel, footwear and accessories range for fans ahead of the team’s first race. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025 In the world of comfortable footwear, Birkenstock is a serious contender for the number one spot, thanks to its signature cork footbed that molds to feet for a perfect fit. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect. Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footwear

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footwear was in 1850

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“Footwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwear. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

footwear

noun
foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce footwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: covering (as shoes) for the feet

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