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

There was a back cushion, a seat cushion, and a pillowy footstool, all from different companies.

From Outside Online

Let the feet, in walking or dancing, be turned out slightly; when you are seated, rest them both on the floor or a footstool.

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Meanwhile, Harry and Mary were sitting twisted together into a sort of bundle, on the same footstool, by Margaret's sofa.

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God saith to his divine Son: Sit on my right hand till I make thy enemies thy footstool.

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A horsehair footstool, borrowed for the purpose from Mr. Diamond's parlour, was under her feet.

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Ikey, who admired pretty things, rescued the dainty white and yellow pillow, and modestly helped himself to a footstool.

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