footprint

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint Griffin is simultaneously reshaping Miami’s financial landscape while maintaining a major corporate and real estate footprint in New York. — Luisa Yanez august 17, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 This expansion brought its total footprint to 476 locations nationwide. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 If your closet is tall enough, stacking a compact dryer on top of a portable washer saves floor space and gives you both machines in one footprint. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 The company has since expanded Frozen’s global footprint to include sing-along specials, video games, merchandise, and even theme park rides and attractions around the world. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • The defense will be led by junior off-ball linebacker Josiah Taylor, who has been labeled as the next standout defensive player at FIU, following in the footsteps of program icons such as Antwan Barnes.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The company first pursued a New York listing, following in the footsteps of other Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
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