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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As reported, in November, two weeks after losing the license to distribute Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe, NGG filed for Chapter 11-style proceedings in Italy, undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025 Designers are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s considered classic, leaning into fresh silhouettes, tactile textures, and bold statements that make footwear feel like the main event rather than just an outfit’s finishing touch. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Gold pointed out that there are many categories where U.S. tariffs are higher than those of the country’s trading partners, including low-value footwear and apparel. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2025 The retailer offers a variety of footwear that includes boots, sandals, heels and sneakers. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025 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 28 Mar. 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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