Definition of footmarknext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017
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Noun
  • Previously, kids would follow in their dad’s footsteps, work on the farm in the village and bond.
    Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Following in the footsteps of several other Kennedy couples, John and Carolyn tapped Denis Reggie to capture their nuptials.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Instead of trying to fit as much into a small footprint as possible, the spaces are able to breathe and actually be enjoyed.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Footmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmark. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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