footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer How to pronounce footwear (audio)
: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear
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Raw hems create a casual, carefree finish that’ll look stunning with any footwear in your suitcase (heels and sneakers included), plus the high-rise fit is Oprah-approved. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The playful floral footwear echoed the rosette detailing of the gown, creating a cohesive styling story from head to toe. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026 On Thursday, the global performance apparel, footwear and accessories company announced its investment in a new renewable energy fund to accelerate the transition to renewable electricity across its Chinese supply chain. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Nike — The footwear and apparel company slipped nearly 2%. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for footwear

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footwear was in 1850

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“Footwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwear. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

footwear

noun
foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce footwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: covering (as shoes) for the feet

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