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 duo stepped out in complementary dark ensembles, with Hayek wearing one of her favorite footwear looks — hefty platform heels — with a black velvet dress. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 In the footwear department, snap up these supportive and stylish sneakers from New Balance, a brand that Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, and Mindy Kaling have worn. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 July 2025 The Transportation Security Administration's shoe rule expired on Monday, relieving fliers of the requirement to remove their footwear while passing through security before boarding a plane. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 8 July 2025 At the time, the TSA stated that the shoe removal rule applied to all types of footwear and said it was being implemented after the DHS raised the threat level for the U.S. aviation sector. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 8 July 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 14 Jul. 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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