footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint 
1
: an impression of the foot on a surface
2
a
: the area on a surface covered by something
a tire with a wide footprint
the footprint of a laser beam
b
: range of operation (as of a service)
a global footprint
3
: a marked effect, impression, or impact
left a footprint in the field of research
4
: something that identifies
a genetic footprint
Examples of footprint in a Sentence
The child left her tiny footprints in the snow.
He walked into the kitchen with his boots on, making muddy footprints on the floor.
The new model has a smaller footprint than the older model.
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The best types of desks for small spaces are often those with a small footprint and ample storage.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In 2021, Zadig & Voltaire stated its ambition to grow its footprint in China to 60 stores by 2025, but has now shuttered all stores there.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Limits on China's Exports Despite this global footprint, China's arms trade remains regionally narrow.
—Amir Daftari
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.
—Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In 2021, Zadig & Voltaire stated its ambition to grow its footprint in China to 60 stores by 2025, but has now shuttered all stores there.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Limits on China's Exports Despite this global footprint, China's arms trade remains regionally narrow.
—Amir Daftari
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for footprint
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footprint. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: a track left by the foot
Medical Definition
footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: an impression of the foot on a surface
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