footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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Connecticut: Clothing and footwear under $300 are exempt from sales tax Aug. 16-22.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Now, after much mockery and controversy, minimalist footwear is hotter than ever.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
Jinjiang is one of China's main hubs for shoe production and a global center for athletic footwear manufacturing, according to the state-run Global Times.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Elsewhere, displays are stocked with secondhand Chanel handbags, Rolex watches and luxury footwear from Louis Vuitton and Gucci.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I s’pose Dylan ain’t too busy to take you,” he said, pointing his cleaver at a kid about my age who was arranging fish in a freezer case, “but you’ll be wantin’ proper footwear.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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