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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The Crossdressing Serial Killer Trope In Media As so often happens, myth proved to be more fleet-footed than truth. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025 The 26-year-old, left-footed Czech Republic international adds competition but may well become a starter. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Acid wash, logo prints and a footed overall are also part of the baby collection. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 Animals like the black-footed ferret, American bison and Hawaiian monk seal are only found in the United States. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 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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