Synonyms of footednext
: 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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Arcila scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 50th, then whipped the go-ahead goal past Óscar García for his fourth goal of the tournament. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 In the 79th minute, Chawinga dished the assist from the right wing to Rose Kadzere for the left-footed finish and the eventual game-winner. Pj Green august 9, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 The women tensed when the deputy warden of the Rostov jail, a curt, imperious man with a heavy-footed gait, walked in. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Just minutes into the second half, Spirit forward Trinity Rodman’s right-footed curler cut the lead. ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 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 19 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

footed

adjective
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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