footwear

noun

foot·​wear ˈfu̇t-ˌwer How to pronounce footwear (audio)
: wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet

Examples of footwear in a Sentence

sneakers, loafers, and other casual footwear
Recent Examples on the Web However, turns out this isn't the first time the Godzilla Minus One crew sported their fabulous footwear and figurines. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 And no matter the season, you're guaranteed to notice a sea of white footwear while walking around L.A. thanks to their versatility. Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024 Besides apparel and footwear, Timberland offers a MiiR water bottle, and satchel side bag for essential carrying. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Sneakerheads know the importance of going the extra mile to keep footwear spotless. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024 Fast forward to today, and–even with one injured foot–Beckham’s dedication to wearing sky-high footwear is unrivalled. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 The store also has interactive displays that explain On’s footwear technology. Nikki Baird, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Arroyo suggested that Black voters will pivot from the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden because of the new footwear. USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 The Georgian mansion, once the home of the second Duke of Westminster and Coco Chanel, is the only free-standing building in Mayfair and contains not just the clothing, footwear, and accessories collections but also a hairdresser, humidor, and bar. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footwear was in 1850

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“Footwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwear. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

footwear

noun
foot·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce footwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: covering (as shoes) for the feet

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