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footwear


foot·wear

noun \-ˌwer\

Definition of FOOTWEAR

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

Examples of FOOTWEAR

  1. sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear

First Known Use of FOOTWEAR

1881

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