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
Recent Examples on the Web The ultimate poster girl for the style, though, is—of course—Princess Diana, who wore the divisive footwear over and over again in her early days as a royal. Nuria Luis, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 Designed in collaboration with Simon Bolzoni of the bespoke English footwear brand Canons, the new style is as classic as an Oxford comes, with a close Goodyear welt that will allow it to be resoled in the future. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 Rolex is the official timepiece supplier, while Fila is the official apparel and footwear provider. Below, keep reading for more details on how to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open with and without cable, the tournament schedule and more. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2024 Ugg Mini Bailey Button II Boots $160 $120 Buy on Zappos $160 $112 Mini is the name of the teen footwear game, and these mini Bailey Button Boots happen to be up to $48 off in some colors and sizes. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 Veja Women’s Urca Sneaker $185 $150 Veja, the French footwear brand, is known for its sleek sneakers that strike the perfect balance between comfort and style. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024 In the video, Union wore a silky pajama short set paired with a headscarf and a bold footwear combo, knee-high socks and open-toe shoes. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 Trump's golden sneakers turned up a rich history of political footwear debacles. Holly J. Morris, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024 However, turns out this isn't the first time the Godzilla Minus One crew sported their fabulous footwear and figurines. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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