footwear

[ foot-wair ]

noun

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

footwear

/ ˈfʊtˌwɛə /

noun

1. anything worn to cover the feet

Word History and Origins

Origin of footwear¹

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

Example Sentences

The NRF released a study that said the cost of furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods would also increase.

From Salon

As she has so often done over a long and varied career, the actor regularly steals every scene she’s in, occasionally out from under even Oldman’s deplorable footwear.

From Los Angeles Times

It recommends warming up before starting, not pushing yourself too hard at first, and ensuring you've got suitable footwear.

From BBC

Footwear was one of the last vestiges of my old relationship to clothes.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of Highsnobiety’s Not in New York collection, the latest drop from the streetwear publication turned fashion shopping destination features a collaboration with performance footwear and accessories brand Keen.

From Los Angeles Times

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