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

The Odeds and Weingartens faced competition from companies like Premier Dead Sea, which was also gaining a foothold in the States with its own family of brands. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Following a global crackdown on fentanyl, a class of cheap, potent synthetics called nitazenes gained a foothold in the illicit drug market starting in 2019. — Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026

The deal gives Constellation a foothold in a new segment that has drawn more interest from consumers. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Experts say Washington essentially sees Okinawa as its strategic foothold to deploy militarily in the region and beyond, and the island is seen by both countries as important for monitoring China, the Taiwan Strait and the Korean peninsula. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026