footstool

[ foot-stool ]

noun

1. a low stool upon which to rest one's feet foot when seated.

footstool

/ ˈfʊtˌstuːl /

noun

1. a low stool used for supporting or resting the feet of a seated person

Word History and Origins

Origin of footstool¹

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + stool

Example Sentences

But there's more, he admits, in the attic, drawers, a footstool and other boxes.

From BBC

Finding that the Golden State is not the hellhole he has spent most of his time in office demeaning, DeSantis announces his penance will be serving as Gavin Newsom’s personal footstool.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are merely being used as a footstool for American power projection and provocation in the region.”

From Washington Times

But in purely earthly terms, the proof of his power is embodied in the figure of a prone man who lies, like a footstool, under his feet.

From New York Times

The sixth floor, devoted to shipping, features footstools made from moving blankets.

From Seattle Times