footstep

noun foot·step \ ˈfu̇t-ˌstep \

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Examples: footstep in a Sentence

Definition of footstep

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 his father's footsteps

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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 of footstep from the Web

Many of the youthful rugby players have hopes of following in the footsteps of two former Okapi players who have gone on to play professional rugby.

— emmett hall, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Florida Jaguares make impressive debut with U.S. regional rugby title," 9 July 2018
Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, Michelle Obama, Melania attended the Invictus Games in Toronto, an Olympics-style international competition for wounded servicemen and women.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "A Brief History of Donald Trump’s Controversial Interactions with the British Royal Family," 9 July 2018
The film is Jay's second foray into telling a story about the impact of the modern criminal justice system on black youth, following in the footsteps of 2017's Peabody Award-winning Spiek TV docuseries TIME: The Kalief Browder Story.

— gil kaufman, Billboard, "Check Out the Official Trailer for JAY-Z-Produced Trayvon Martin Doc 'Rest in Power'," 3 July 2018
The youthful vibe continues with the Theo Croker Quintet, the lead trumpeter following in the footsteps of his famed grandfather, Doc Cheatham.

— alison kuznitz, courant.com, "The Monday Night Jazz Series' Avant-Garde Sounds Return To Bushnell Park," 2 July 2018
Afternoon tea The Drake Chicago, 140 E. Walton Place Follow in the footsteps of royalty with a visit to The Drake for afternoon tea, an oh-so-civilized tradition at the iconic hotel for nearly a century.

— lori rackl, chicagotribune.com, "Bicentennial bucket list: 20 essential Illinois drinks," 29 June 2018
The troupe seen here in the video performed in the footsteps of predecessors who were associating sensuality with domestic architecture nearly a century ago.

— joseph giovannini, New York Times, "In Three Famous Houses, Modern Living Unwinds," 28 June 2018
Getty Images Following in the footsteps of Kim, Kylie and Kendall, new mom Koko is the latest member of the Kardashian-Jenner fam to be immortalized forever, with her statue unveiled on Tuesday morning at Madame Tussauds Los Angeles.

— lucy wood, Marie Claire, "Khloe Kardashian's New Waxwork Is Next Level Realistic," 27 June 2018
If, like most Americans, you dream of following in the footsteps of Chip and Joanna Gaines but lack the time, resources and general know-how to do so, this fun new computer game is for you.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, ""Fixer Upper" Fans Will Love This New House Flipping Computer Game," 21 June 2018

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