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
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Campers were warned against leaving footwear outside their tents to avoid habituating the fox to humans. Ruffin Prevost, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025 Building a reliable summer wardrobe means stocking up on breathable fabrics, flowy fits, and comfortable footwear that can hold up across outdoor parties, beach vacations, and everyday errands alike. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2025 The company recently partnered with Nike to capture the attention of the young demographic, showcasing an in-store installation featuring a variety of Nike footwear and apparel in five cities. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 Besides the music, the festival features vendor booths that range from reflexology, massages and herbal remedies to fashion, footwear and home improvement, as well as several food trucks. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for footwear

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 24 Jul. 2025.

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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