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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

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At about 3,200 pounds, the Gallardo coupé demonstrates handling that is sure-footed and beautifully neutral. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025 Smaller-footed tweens and teens can also pick up a pair in the Ugg kids' version, which comes in a bright pink color. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025 This week, the Falcons took away inside-breaking routes by crowding inside zones and having their safeties play flat-footed and ready to jump in breaking routes in quarters. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025 Place your winter terrarium on a footed cake stand in the center of the dinner table for an easy yet festive Christmas table centerpiece. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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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