four-footed

adjective

four-foot·​ed ˈfȯr-ˈfu̇-təd 

: having four feet : quadruped

Examples of four-footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perfect friends are invariably four-footed was Colette’s sad conclusion. — Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025

The shrubs are deer resistant, which is great if four-footed pests create chaos in your garden year after year. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024

Plus, the tall tale of a four-footed police chase in Missouri. — CNN, 21 Sep. 2023

Plus, these nimble, four-footed firefighters are super adorable and fun to watch. — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023

Westminster's traditional green carpet had been rolled out in Arthur Ashe Stadium for fleet-footed — but four-footed — competitors. — Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 6 May 2023

Thanks for volunteering to help take care of (and adopt out) our four-footed friends. — Sacramento Bee, 9 Nov. 2013

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for four-footed

• barefooted
• footed

Kids Definition

four-footed

adjective

four-foot·​ed

-ˈfu̇t-əd

: having four feet : quadruped