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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The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Proper footwear, waterproof shoes, and personal flotation devices are also essential for outdoor activities. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Hikers must bring at least three liters of water, wear proper footwear, sunscreen, lightweight clothing, and gloves for the cableways. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024 Paltrow’s shoes made the transition to holiday footwear with a touch of pearls and crystals strung across the tops. Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 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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