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

Plus, the chunky design draws even more attention to your footwear. — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

The Chanel cruise 2027 collection included an eclectic mix of footwear ranging from these pumps to slingbacks with metallic cap toes to the controversial barefoot shoe. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

National shoe retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has opened a new location in Citrus Heights, replacing a major footwear store in the area. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The sports apparel and footwear maker recently posted an earnings and revenue beat for its fiscal fourth quarter, despite declining sales in China. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 July 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