footstep
noun
the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread.
footsteps
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pluralof footstep.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It refers to the child of a famous artist who follows in their parent’s footsteps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
As a pupil at Pantglas, she had been inspired by her teachers and decided she wanted to follow in their footsteps.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I have always slept better in apartment buildings than in silent houses, soothed by footsteps overhead and doors closing somewhere down the hall.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
In 1980, Parton followed in Elvis’s footsteps and headed to Las Vegas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Their footsteps creaked through the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
