footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio)
Synonyms of footednext
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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Turner’s land stewardship has also helped restore habitat for other rare and endangered species, from the cutthroat trout to the black-footed ferret. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 The Summit broke the deadlock in the 77th on Flint's left-footed precision strike to retake the lead. CBS News, 4 May 2026 The Summit broke the deadlock in the 77th on Flint’s left-footed precision strike to retake the lead. Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Messi then scored his eighth goal of the season on a left-footed shot from just outside the box, bending it by Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 33rd minute to give Inter Miami a 3-0 lead. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for footed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footed was in the 14th century

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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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