footfall

[foot-fawl]

noun

1. a footstep.

2. the sound of footsteps.

   She heard a footfall on the stairs.

footfall

/ ˈfʊtˌfɔːl /

noun

1. the sound of a footstep

Word History and Origins

Origin of footfall¹

First recorded in 1600–10; foot + fall

Example Sentences

Deputy leader and Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has called on the Chancellor to cut VAT from 20% to 15% to boost footfall in Britain's pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues.

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Roz started marching, and plumes of silt billowed up from each footfall.

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Analysts will look for comments on media industry consolidation and footfall trends at Disney’s parks after Comcast expanded its offerings.

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"Because footfalls are low, cinema owners can't afford proper maintenance. And since the theatres aren't well maintained, people don't want to watch movies there."

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the review was about "cutting red tape" and "boosting footfall" to support the UK's economic growth.

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