footstool

American  

[foot-stool] / ˈfʊtˌstul /

noun

1. a low stool upon which to rest one's feet when seated.

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footstool British  

/ ˈfʊtˌstuːl /

noun

1. a low stool used for supporting or resting the feet of a seated person

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Etymology

Origin of footstool

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + stool

Example Sentences

If you’re in an exit row, you might also have enough space to place a small inflatable footstool like the one from Sunany available on Amazon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Lanoba’s first sale was a footstool to a psychologist in Manhattan, which Balderskilde delivered to the buyer’s office.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Prince William, pictured in shorts and a khaki polo shirt, is sitting on a gold footstool alongside his wife in a long-sleeved dark green summer dress.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2021

A mismatched loveseat and footstool, brought back to life in vintage deadstock fabric.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2021

So Macon Dead neither heard of nor visualized Ruth’s sudden terror, her awkward jump from the rocking chair, the boy’s fall broken by the tiny footstool, or Freddie’s amused, admiring summation of the situation.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison