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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Your choice of footwear alone can be the difference between a simple outfit and a chic one. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026 In January, Harper signed an extension to his footwear and apparel deal with Under Armour. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Big Tex will be sporting a new look, at least in terms of his footwear, for the upcoming State Fair of Texas this fall. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 The twins’ differences even trickled down to their footwear, Jordan said. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 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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