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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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The 54-year-old, who lives in Virginia, said she had a higher salary and felt like she footed more of their expenses, including for their home and two kids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Paramount footed the bill for the $2.8 billion breakup fee Warner owed Netflix as a result of accepting Paramount’s offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He needs to make sure his team's response to this defeat is just as sure footed.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

One original capped with white chocolate and footed with dark.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

I footed a line in the dirt, dividing our stall in half.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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