footstep

noun

foot·​step ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 

1

: the mark of the foot : track

2

a

: tread

b

: distance covered by a step : pace

3

: a step on which to ascend or descend

4

: a way of life, conduct, or action

followed in their father's footsteps

Synonyms of footstep

• footprint
• step

Examples of footstep in a Sentence

She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal.

It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Previously, kids would follow in their dad’s footsteps, work on the farm in the village and bond. —Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026

Following in the footsteps of several other Kennedy couples, John and Carolyn tapped Denis Reggie to capture their nuptials. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026

Previously, Versace had been operating at a loss, so no doubt the Prada Group is hoping its newest brand will follow in Miu Miu’s footsteps. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

The porter's footsteps echoed back into the marbled lobby, and then even the tapping dissipated into the air or the sound of the boat’s engine. —Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for footstep

• bicep
• doorstep
• instep
• lockstep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep

Kids Definition

footstep

noun

foot·​step -ˌstep 

1

a

: a step of the foot

b

: the distance covered by a step : pace

2

a

: the mark of the foot

b

: the sound of a footstep

3

: a step on which to go up or down