footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint 
1
: an impression of the foot on a surface
2
a
: the area on a surface covered by something
a tire with a wide footprint
the footprint of a laser beam
b
: range of operation (as of a service)
a global footprint
3
: a marked effect, impression, or impact
left a footprint in the field of research
4
: something that identifies
a genetic footprint
Examples of footprint in a Sentence
The child left her tiny footprints in the snow.
He walked into the kitchen with his boots on, making muddy footprints on the floor.
The new model has a smaller footprint than the older model.
Recent Examples on the Web
The park would not expand outside its current 100-acre footprint in Anaheim, according to the plan, but Disney is looking to reimagine the resort by squeezing additional attractions, hotels and shops next to or embedded in one another.
—
Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Alta's active gym footprint reached 544 gyms in January 2024, with more than 3,000 gym profiles now available on the platform.
—Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Just last month, Thom Sweeney expanded its footprint by opening a Melrose Place location.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
This year’s festival will feature nine events at seven venues, which is a slightly smaller footprint than last year.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
According to the release, the completion of this transformation will see the park roughly doubling its footprint, evolving from a half-day park to full-day experience.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The release was no doubt bolstered by Lady Gaga’s massive 150 million follower social media footprint.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
His car was also found near the home, with footprints going from the vehicle toward the residence.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
Their footprints, along with others, could be seen making tracks along the shore.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Alta's active gym footprint reached 544 gyms in January 2024, with more than 3,000 gym profiles now available on the platform.
—Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Just last month, Thom Sweeney expanded its footprint by opening a Melrose Place location.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
This year’s festival will feature nine events at seven venues, which is a slightly smaller footprint than last year.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
According to the release, the completion of this transformation will see the park roughly doubling its footprint, evolving from a half-day park to full-day experience.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The release was no doubt bolstered by Lady Gaga’s massive 150 million follower social media footprint.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
His car was also found near the home, with footprints going from the vehicle toward the residence.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
Their footprints, along with others, could be seen making tracks along the shore.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footprint. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: a track left by the foot
Medical Definition
footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: an impression of the foot on a surface
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