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

Speaking from experience, the right footwear can transform an uncomfortable ensemble into something actually functional, warm, and totally worth wearing. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Since 2022, the Irish high-street retailer has invested heavily in traceability, expanding from an initial pilot to onboarding all of its direct clothing, footwear and textile suppliers. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Apparel led the charge (up 19%), followed by accessories (5%); footwear was flat. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, after CNN aired an interview with two men who self-identified as groypers, Fuentes brutally mocked the pair on stream—criticizing them for, among other things, their normie footwear. — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 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