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footwear

American  
[foot-wair] / ˈfʊtˌwɛər /

noun

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


footwear British  
/ ˈfʊtˌwɛə /

noun

  1. anything worn to cover the feet

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of footwear

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

Example Sentences

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Footwear stocks keep stubbing their toe, and a sustained recovery remains elusive.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“It has trail-specific innovations that help runners feel confident stepping off the pavement,” says Brenden McAleese, director of ACG Footwear, of the sticky rubber outsole and quick-draining mesh upper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The sophomore was Haley Pavone, now the chief executive of Pashion Footwear, a multimillion-dollar shoe business that turns heels to flats and back again.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

Nike did not immediately return messages seeking comment, but it provided a statement to Footwear News.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

One morning toward the end of September Roberto appeared in the doorway of The Regeneration of Footwear, and thrusting his head into the shop exclaimed: "Hello, Manuel!"

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac

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