footed
adjective
footed
American
[foot-id]
/ ˈfʊt ɪd /
adjective
-footed
British
adjective
-
having a foot or feet as specified
four-footed
-
having a tread as specified
heavy-footed
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
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
The Humber Estuary is a site of special scientific interest and along with Bempton Cliffs Nature Reserve supports more than half a million birds annually including pink footed geese, puffins, avocets and bar-tailed godwits.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025
I footed a line in the dirt, dividing our stall in half.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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