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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Inspired by early-2000s track-and-field footwear, the Puma H-street Ballet Sneakers feel like one of the more fashion-forward takes on the ballet sneaker trend. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Approximately 80 percent of Thorogood footwear is manufactured in Wisconsin, including many of its best-selling styles. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 The company launched its own partnership with Sperry last summer and has long offered external footwear brands in its stores and online, including Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma and GH Bass. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 17 June 2026 Her footwear of choice was even bolder and eye-catching. Eva Thomas, InStyle, 17 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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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