footwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of footwear
Example Sentences
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The rail firm also said boot-cleaning brushes would be available for people heading home from the event with muddy footwear.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Canadians also paid more for clothing and footwear last month, with costs increasing 2% annually after dipping 0.4% in March.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
What is it about footwear that is such a powerful category for you?
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
"The general retail environment is currently very volatile and heavily discounted in many markets, especially in lifestyle footwear," CEO Bjorn Gulden said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
They did not walk like ordinary footwear, the boots.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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