footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer 

: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear

Recent Examples on the Web

The arch support worked overtime for her almost non-existing arches and prevented her shins and feet from feeling pain, an uncomfortable side effect of footwear that’s too flat. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025

Chelsea Boots Chaco Women’s Fields Chelsea Waterproof For easy versatile fall footwear, pack a boot that can handle everything from a simple hike to a reservation at a restaurant for dinner. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025

Fall adventures like apple picking, shopping at the farmers market, or hiking colorful trails require the right footwear to keep your feet comfortable all day. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

Python has emerged as a key footwear trend this year. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for footwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

footwear

noun

foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: covering (as shoes) for the feet