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 assortment featured apparel, accessories and footwear made from upcycled, archival and deadstock materials. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025 Adidas reported year-end financial results with revenue of €23.7 billion ($25.4 billion, based on current exchange rates), including roughly €50 million ($54 million) from the last stock of Yeezy footwear. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2025 The most practical and comfortable footwear of all: the clog—beloved by Chelsea Flower Show attendees and House & Garden readers alike. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 Teigen laughed, adding that Esti’s choice of footwear may be a little inappropriate for gardening! Clare Fisher, People.com, 5 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 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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