Synonyms of foothold

foothold

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld 

as in base

a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made

don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• camp
• fortress
• center
• bridgehead
• station
• stronghold
• headquarters
• footing
• field
• front
• beachhead
• bastion
• installation
• staging area
• emplacement
• toehold
• staging ground
• airbase
• fastness
• battlefront

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foothold

Mark Zuckerberg has added an Irish castle to his already formidable real estate portfolio, giving the Meta CEO a 440-acre foothold on the Emerald Isle. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

The situation remained tense in the Center region as well, notably in Mirebalais and Saut-d’Eau, where gangs continued to have a foothold. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Along with trying to shave the Republican advantage in the district's dozen-plus rural counties, Bohannan is also trying to gain a foothold in its more urban and suburban hubs. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Beyond giving Russia a foothold and a warm-water port, these bases were also vital for sustaining and resupplying its military and paramilitary operations in Africa. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026