footgear

noun

foot·gear | \ ˈfu̇t-ˌgir

How to pronounce footgear (audio)

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Definition of footgear

: footwear

Examples of footgear in a Sentence

Hikers need to wear appropriate footgear.

Recent Examples on the Web Hip sneaker maker Allbirds is complaining after Amazon started selling similar footgear at one-third the price. — Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, "Why Mattel’s New CEO Wants to Make a Live-Action Barbie," 26 Nov. 2019 Recently, though, the footgear empire has struggled. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "America is “over-stored” and Payless ShoeSource is the latest victim," 5 Apr. 2017

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“Footgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footgear. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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