footmark

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌmärk How to pronounce footmark (audio)
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footmark
  1. footstep
  2. footprint
Noun
  • Smarter robot footsteps Quadruped robots are becoming increasingly common in industries ranging from warehouse automation to industrial inspection and search-and-rescue.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The 13-year-old previously attended Lambrook School, Windsor, alongside his brother and sister but will now follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Prince Harry, at the prestigious all-boys boarding school.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • The company ran into an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In New York, even as other mega-galleries trim their footprints, Gagosian recently opening a new flagship in New York.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of footprint

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“Footmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmark. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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