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

Today, the range extends far beyond the original gaberdine outerwear, offering everything from tennis whites, to sensible yet stylish footwear. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Elsewhere in high fashion, McQueen has embraced corset-like footwear with a range of styles including the peep-toe Lexie Pumps worn by Sophie Thatcher and other silhouettes like the fall 2026 Koko wedge pump with brogue trim. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

With fall approaching, Amazon is clearing stock with end-of-season deals — and some of the best markdowns are in the footwear category. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Apparel sales fell 2% during the quarter, while footwear sales dropped 8%. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 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