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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That’s the differentiator of the Dallas Market Center, which showcases everything from gifts, home and lighting products to men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, footwear and kidswear — as well as a hefty dose of Western and English products. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 The uniforms include shirts, pants, jackets, sweatshirts and options for footwear and accessories, in men's and women's sizes delivered through Cintas. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 This includes Vionic, the shoe brand known for its comfortable, stylish footwear. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Kim Kardashian stepped out in Los Angeles last week wearing new NikeSkims footwear. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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