footed
adjective
footed
American
[foot-id]
/ ˈfʊt ɪd /
adjective
-footed
British
adjective
-
having a foot or feet as specified
four-footed
-
having a tread as specified
heavy-footed
Etymology
Origin of footed
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at foot, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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He needs to make sure his team's response to this defeat is just as sure footed.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
One original capped with white chocolate and footed with dark.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Much of the bill has been footed by U.S. taxpayers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
But man, who has but two legs, was never made to perform the service of four footed beasts.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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