footed

1 of 2

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

footed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of foot entry 2

Examples of footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And, scientists say, saving the black-footed ferret alone won’t significantly benefit its neighbors on the food web. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Gil took a pass from Jackson Yueill before curling a left-footed shot from outside the box over the head of a leaping Maxime Crépeau. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The right-footed punter rolled toward his left before trying to send the ball toward the sideline. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

Introduced in the 1970s to maintain the open grassy balds, these stocky, sure-footed ponies have become beloved icons. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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