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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 are showing renewed strength, with Birkenstock surging over 40% and On Holding AG on a four-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

The search for investors took her to the television show “Shark Tank,” where she pitched Pashion Footwear to four high-powered potential backers in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

Nike did not immediately return messages seeking comment, but it provided a statement to Footwear News.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

This establishment displayed over the entrance a sign that read: For The Regeneration of Footwear.

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac

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