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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Tearoom owner Patsy Lockerby said the drop in footfall had left small shops and businesses "suffering".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The government said the scheme was "increasing footfall for businesses over the summer... and boosting local economies".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
"Since the beginning of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, our Belfast One footfall cameras have recorded 900,020 visitors in the city centre up to Thursday," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Numbers have been recorded by footfall cameras at six locations.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
My sister slumps her shoulders and stomps up the stairs, exaggerating every footfall.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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