footed

American

[foot-id] / ˈfʊt ɪd /

adjective

having a foot or feet (often used in combination).

a four-footed animal.

-footed British

adjective

having a foot or feet as specified

four-footed
having a tread as specified

heavy-footed

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Etymology

Origin of footed

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at foot, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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One original capped with white chocolate and footed with dark.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Much of the bill has been footed by U.S. taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Odegaard being left footed here was slightly problematic too.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

He was hit at once with the smell of coffee and frying potatoes, and in spite of everything, especially the close encounters with footed snakes and sheydim, his stomach growled.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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