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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"The scheme increased footfall for businesses in these sectors over the summer, getting more people through the door and boosting local economies".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Businesses in the east of the city say they have taken a hit during the usually-lucrative festival season, as disruption to public transport has hit footfall.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Wazne, one of Berri Brothers’ owners, said using low prices to keep a constant flow of cost-conscious customers helps his business by inflating footfall to the stands’ convenience stores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Toner said algae warnings in previous years meant visitor numbers suffered, but now the timing is particularly damaging for footfall during one of the best spells of summer weather.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
She could hear its heavy footfall and ragged breath, even more real now than it had been that night in Flatbush.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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