footed

adjective

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

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Yet this ambivalence doesn’t show up in Lim’s syntax, which is sure-footed, precise, and vibrant. The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025 The right-footed curl also means that the opposition goalkeeper can rarely come to claim the ball when delivered away from their reach compared with an inswinging cross from an inverted winger. Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025 Zove Wide-Toe Box Road Running Shoes For wide-footed shoppers, this shoe is a smart pick thanks to roomy toe-box options alongside regular sizes. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 Clarke-Toszak is another left-footed player who can play as a center-back or left-back. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footed

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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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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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