footfall
Americannoun
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a footstep.
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the sound of footsteps.
She heard a footfall on the stairs.
noun
Etymology
Origin of footfall
Example Sentences
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There was very little footfall and you could see a tired, dated building that needs some TLC.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It said, like many High Street retailers, it was facing "rising costs, inflationary pressures, and changing consumer habits - including reduced footfall, higher national insurance contributions, and growing competition from online resale platforms".
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
"And it's not just the closure of this one store, it's the resulting lack of footfall, loss of footfall, for the other surrounding traders that we have to factor in as well."
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Screwfix tools posted 4.1% like-for-like sales growth, but the home-improvement retailer said results overall were hurt by the late start to spring hitting footfall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
She hadn’t moved yet, but a wet footfall squelched from behind her.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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