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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But the expression isn’t about creators shopping for lace-up or nonslip footwear options online. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025 Sneaker prices would rise if Trump raised tariffs on China: About 99% of shoes sold in the United States are imported, mostly from China, according to the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America, a trade group that represents Nike, Steve Madden, Cole Haan and other footwear brands. Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a wide range of sports and outdoor equipment, as well as athletic apparel and footwear. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025 This futuristic footwear is turning heads and raising eyebrows in equal measure. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for footwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Feb. 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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