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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The internet is divided over the barely there unique footwear featured in the Chanel Cruise 2027 collection by creative director Matthieu Blazy. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Prada had a negative start to the year, with the first two weeks of January experiencing soft demand, but Guerra said performance has caught up, led respectively by leather goods, ready-to-wear, and footwear. Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026 The right footwear should balance out the silhouette of your shorts, all while setting the tone for the rest of the outfit. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 It can be styled from day to night with a simple swap of accessories and footwear, and the loose design will keep you cool as spring gives way to summer. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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