footed

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

Examples of footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Saddling up with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides means getting up close and personal with the Santa Ynez River, with up to four water crossings, as the horses step sure-footed through the shallows. —Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025

On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

The Denver Post charted 15 pass attempts where Nix was statue-footed. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025

This roster might not be quick-footed, but its half-court execution and defensive cohesion should translate to plenty of wins. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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
• inputted

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