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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Emma Stone maintained consistency in her footwear while attending the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 The European Union is moving forward with its ban on destroying unsold clothing, footwear and accessories. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026 This is going-out footwear, so lean in and wear it with your nicest eveningwear and wedding-guest dresses of all hemlines. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026 Vivaia is known for its comfortable, sustainable footwear, with mesh-style uppers and fun designs and colors. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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