footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: 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 Create your stack by pushing the two top colanders (footed work best) into the foam. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 July 2023 Make your stack by pushing the top two colanders (footed work best) into the foam. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023 In the image, the infant is clad in a pink and white-striped footed pajamas. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 18 June 2023 And the prairie dog itself serves as prey for eagles, black footed ferrets and coyotes. Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2022 The researchers now believe that sand cats probably maintain the largest range of cats of their Felis genus, including black-footed cats and African wildcats. Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 Apr. 2023 Orlando City’s Martín Ojeda, signed as a Designated Player before the season, created second-half opportunities only to have a left-footed shot saved by Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman in the 58th, another sail wide and a set up for Gastón González in the center area float high. Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2023 Xavier Arreaga tapping a forward pass to Ruidiaz, who was dead center in the box, the Peruvian beaming a right-footed shot at goal that deflected off a player and had Pumas keeper Alfredo Talavera twisted the wrong way in attempting to make the save. Jayda Evans, Anchorage Daily News, 5 May 2022 To make: Set decorative plates or shallow bowls on overturned (or upright) footed dishes, candlesticks, or sugar bowls. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footed was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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