footstool

noun

foot·​stool ˈfu̇t-ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool used to support the feet

Examples of footstool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use a nursing pillow and a breastfeeding footstool, try to relax, take some deep breaths, and concentrate on your baby. Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 8 July 2024 Use ergonomic desk furniture, and consider using a footstool when sitting for long periods. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 There’s an armchair that folds out into a lounging position, a rocking-style chair designed to swing with your body’s movement, and an inflatable donut-style chair with a matching footstool. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024 Made from 100 percent ABS plastic, this footrest has a three-step, pop-and-go set-up process and functions like a footstool to create a platform to rest your feet on while flying. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footstool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of footstool was in 1530

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“Footstool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footstool. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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footstool

noun
foot·​stool -ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool to support the feet

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