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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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 12 Nov. 2025.

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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