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

Even better, these sleeker shoes are so much easier to pack than heavy footwear that takes up precious suitcase space. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026

Shoppers are now applying the label to a wide variety of footwear, including sneakers, sandals and even loafers, prioritizing versatility over traditional style categories. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026

Peruse the sale section for up to 30% off a variety of styles, both in the footwear and apparel categories. —Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

The coordinating colors of the striped top and dressier bottom really allows the footwear to stand out as the focal point of the outfit while still feeling light and breezy enough to wear in summer. —Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 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