forefoot

noun

fore·​foot ˈfȯr-ˌfu̇t 

1

a

: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped

b

: the front part of the human foot

also : the front part of a shoe

2

: the forward part of a ship where the stem and keel meet

Examples of forefoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nike first used React foam underfoot coupled with a Zoom Air bag in the forefoot to promote quicker movements and decisions when on her toes. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

That’s why the forefoot Zoom Air unit is three millimeters taller than on the Victory 2 spike. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

The result is a ride that feels both softer, as the outer foam cushions and compresses on impact, and firmer, as my weight transfers smoothly onto the forefoot and pushes off. —Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025

That led to building from scratch, with a brand-new last specific to a women’s foot—generally wider in the forefoot and narrower in the heel—and proprietary foams and upper fabrics. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for forefoot

• lilliput
• occiput
• tenderfoot
• underfoot
• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot

Kids Definition

forefoot

noun

fore·​foot -ˌfu̇t 

: one of the front feet of a four-footed animal

Medical Definition

forefoot

noun

fore·​foot -ˌfu̇t 

1

: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped

2

: the front part of the human foot