feet

variants also foot
Definition of feetnext
plural of foot

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feet The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN. Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Retired Brazilian soccer legend Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, better known by the nickname Kaká, bought a three-bedroom, 3,345-square-foot condo in Bal Harbour. Catherine Odom july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The roughly 2,400-square-foot residence paired minimalist interiors with unobstructed Atlantic views, while the building offered flashy features, including infinity pools, a spa, fitness center, and private library. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Amenities and experiences The multiple pools (including a 75-foot-long one, perfect for swimming laps) and the hotel’s location across from the beach are obvious perks for swimmers and sun-seekers. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 And in a nation known for its tall people, the legendary Dutchman Johan Cruyff wasn’t exactly a giant at 5 feet 10 inches with a wiry frame. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 As someone who’s five feet tall, though, finding pairs that don’t pool around my ankles is easier said than done. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feet
Noun
  • Other celebrities, like Oprah, Cindy Crawford, and Katie Holmes, have also embraced workwear bottoms for their polished look and breathable fabric options.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.
    India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

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“Feet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feet. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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