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footwear

American  
[foot-wair] / ˈfʊtˌwɛər /

noun

  1. articles to be worn on the feet, as shoes, slippers, or boots.


footwear British  
/ ˈfʊtˌwɛə /

noun

  1. anything worn to cover the feet

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of footwear

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; foot + wear

Example Sentences

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Footwear stocks keep stubbing their toe, and a sustained recovery remains elusive.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“It has trail-specific innovations that help runners feel confident stepping off the pavement,” says Brenden McAleese, director of ACG Footwear, of the sticky rubber outsole and quick-draining mesh upper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Records, former marketing representative at Vlado Footwear, rapper from Breakfast Club games: At that time, jerkin’ was a term that they used when they saw something or did something that was dope.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Footwear included heels fully concealed beneath a flurry of feathers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

The Feet Footwear is a matter of importance.

From Camping For Boys by Gibson, Henry William

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