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

While Dickies has long been synonymous with trusted workwear, this collection extends that legacy into footwear with products designed for today’s workforce. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Animal prints—including leopard, cow, and everything in between—have taken over the footwear world. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

By positioning itself as a distinct footwear category designed specifically for physical release, KANE has embedded its name into an essential physiological rehabilitation. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Clarks is known for comfortable footwear — the brand is even podiatrist-recommended! — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

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