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footstep

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌstep

Definition of footstep next

as in footprint

the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footstep Honeywell, one of the last remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three independent companies, following in the footsteps of manufacturing giants like General Electric and Alcoa. —

Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 The sound of snapping branches and its heavy footsteps can be heard over the nighttime insects. —

Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025 Since then, Marcus has followed in Michael's footsteps, playing basketball at the collegiate level and venturing into the sneaker business. —

Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 One of the clips, which showed everything that hangs from the ceiling swaying, noises which sound like footsteps and the creepy attic, went viral, with more than 3.6 million views and 351,600 likes on TikTok in a matter of days. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for footstep