footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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In addition to its dramatic landscapes with layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires, Badlands National Park protects an expanse of mixed-grass prairie among its 244,000 acres, where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live and roam. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 His senior season at Florida State last season, the right-footed kicker went 13-of-13 that included a 59-yarder in the process. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025 Using the bottle-sized battery, with its plug on the side of the downtube, led to a couple of fat-footed disconnections while riding. Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025 As well as Beckenbauer pushing forward, right-footed left-back Paul Breitner was also a multifaceted footballer who attacked like a Brazilian but defended like, well, a German. Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footed was in the 14th century

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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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