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

Examples of footed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are footed zip-up sleepers for babies, snug-fit footed zip-ups with padding on the bottom for older babies and toddlers, and two-piece sets for everyone else. Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 One large specimen placed in a footed dish has graced my coffee table for several years. Cindy Bruecks, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023 The only downside is that there is limited sizing: There’s no footed sleeper or sizes for infants and no matching pants available for adults. Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 Where the largest footed grinding slab was discovered at Oc Eo. Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023 Create your stack by pushing the two top colanders (footed work best) into the foam. Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 24 July 2023 Make your stack by pushing the top two colanders (footed work best) into the foam. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 June 2023 In the image, the infant is clad in a pink and white-striped footed pajamas. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 18 June 2023 And the prairie dog itself serves as prey for eagles, black footed ferrets and coyotes. Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2022

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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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Cite this Entry

“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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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