footwell

[ foot-wel ]

noun

1. a recessed compartment in front of the seats of a vehicle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of footwell¹

First recorded in 1970–75; foot + well ²

Example Sentences

Four lockable lids in the floor plates create secure storage areas underneath the system, both in the Ranger’s under-seat voids, and in the newly boxed-in footwells.

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