footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-footed animal

Examples of footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some other mammals can be right-footed or left-pawed, but there’s no statistical imbalance toward left or right across the species, except for our extreme 10-90 split. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026

Naturalists and photo guides help guests spot iconic species like blue-footed boobies and Galápagos penguins, as well as other remarkable creatures. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Off a cross from Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham shook off defenders en route to the left side of the box, and buried home a left-footed shot toward the far post. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

His team did not react fast enough on defense, and soon after Andreas Schjelderup sent a left-footed shot from left of the box to the top right corner and in off the right post. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing footed

• black-footed albatross
• black-footed ferret
• fiddle-footed
• flat-footed
• fleet-footed
• four-footed
• heavy-footed
• light-footed
• slow-footed
• sure-footed
• two-footed
• white-footed mouse
• wing-footed

Rhymes for footed

• barefooted

Kids Definition

footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number

flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd 

: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a four-footed animal