footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer 

: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from its new tie-up with Reebok, the footwear in Rider’s first full men’s collection is wide-ranging for spring 2027, with several styles beyond sneakers involved. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The business has been a staple in the community for many looking to purchase quality footwear. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

There’s something about the delicate strap detail that continues to charm fashion lovers and serves as the perfect footwear that’s both nostalgic and totally modern. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for footwear

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

footwear

noun

foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: covering (as shoes) for the feet