footfall

noun

foot·​fall ˈfu̇t-ˌfȯl How to pronounce footfall (audio)
: the sound of a footstep

Examples of footfall in a Sentence

She heard footfalls echoing in the hall.
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The vaulted ceiling, the spiritual imagery, the murmurs and footfalls of other museumgoers give the scene a sacred feeling. Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 In the first six months of 2024, the number of international passengers rose 1.4 percent against the same period in 2019, and domestic passenger footfall increased 1.3 percent. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 Then the vice president enters amid a rain-like patter of footfalls, and the energy in the room changes. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 The culture of hybrid work has shaken up many things, including footfall at London City Airport. Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footfall 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footfall was circa 1616

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“Footfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footfall. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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footfall

noun
foot·​fall ˈfu̇t-ˌfȯl How to pronounce footfall (audio)
: the sound of a footstep
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