forefoot

noun

fore·​foot ˈfȯr-ˌfu̇t How to pronounce forefoot (audio)
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

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Above the outsole, the Court model includes a low-density EVA midsole for cushioning on the forefoot and heel, all supported by a TPU arch technology. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 While Nike’s visible Air technology has ballooned into full-length, 360-degree units in the decades since, the 1995 Air Max installment broke ground by introducing a visible Air pocket to the forefoot of a running shoe for the first time. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 It's designed to be slightly narrower in heel and forefoot than the brand's Original Fit offerings. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 New studies and in-house fitting sessions led to a precision fit for the N45, with a narrower heel and wider forefoot, reflecting how women’s feet have changed in the modern era. Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forefoot

Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of forefoot was in the 14th century

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“Forefoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefoot. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

forefoot

noun
fore·​foot -ˌfu̇t How to pronounce forefoot (audio)
: one of the front feet of a four-footed animal

Medical Definition

forefoot

noun
fore·​foot -ˌfu̇t How to pronounce forefoot (audio)
1
: one of the anterior feet especially of a quadruped
2
: the front part of the human foot

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