footing
noun
the basis or foundation on which anything is established.
footings
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pluralof footing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In Ada Louise Huxtable’s architecture writing, buildings whirl off their footings and built interiors entice us to dance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
"The shallow footings of the garages have meant that the archaeological features have been well preserved and many of the finds are in excellent condition," a spokesman said.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2023
“With hillside pools, you can double or triple your costs because of all the footings and beams. There’s a lot more engineering required,” said Sheftel, who’s been servicing pools for 45 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
As contractors dug into the ground to set footings for an addition to the building, they discovered human bones.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
They sat on concrete footings, with about two feet of open space between the floorboards and the ground.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
