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footwear

American  
[foot-wair] / ˈfʊtˌwɛər /

noun

  1. articles to be worn worn on the feet, foot, as shoes, slippers, or boots.

footwear British  
/ ˈfʊtˌwɛə /

noun

  1. anything worn to cover the feet

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Etymology

Origin of footwear

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; foot + wear

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Apps that allow people to buy and sell used or "pre-loved" garments and footwear have grown in use in recent years as young consumers seek sustainable, low-cost alternatives to traditional retailers.

From BBC

The footwear company saw revenue decline in the fourth quarter but it breezed past earnings expectations External link and issued an upbeat outlook for 2026.

From Barron's

However, the results were better than expected, the footwear company said, and its sales and profit guidance for the fiscal year topped Wall Street’s expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tarique Rahman, a leading contender for prime minister, said his BNP party plans to offer incentives to grow labor-intensive sectors such as footwear and pharmaceuticals and expand vocational training in trades like plumbing and carpentry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both South Asian countries compete to export clothes, footwear, along with agricultural goods.

From BBC

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