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footwear

footwear

37 1.0
Things people wear on their feet, like shoes or boots
  • noun
  • /ˈfʊtˌwɛr/
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  • I live in the same house, I drive the same car and I wear the same abominable cheap footwear that I always did.
  • wear footwear
  • clothing and footwear
  • apparel and footwear

Plus, Tyler is going to review my footwear and Ryan's footwear.

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Examples

  • Many athletes prefer lightweight footwear for better performance on the track.

  • The subjects were attired in comfortable footwear, shorts, and shirts.

    Academic text (1991)
  • - We both like comfortable footwear.

  • Got my really sensible footwear as always.

  • You will ensure that you arrive in the proper footwear.

  • Policing is all about comfortable footwear.

  • Consideration should be given to including wearing proper footwear as part of fall prevention programs.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Feet are a major concern. "Pack boots" are warm, waterproof footwear essential for winter work.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Now that's some sturdy footwear!

  • Interesting choice of footwear.

Synonyms

kicks
vsfootwear
  • Slang
1 8.1

Stylish sports shoes people wear

is the neutral general term, not only informal or stylish shoes
footgear
vsfootwear
1 3.0

Things you wear on your feet like shoes or boots

is the general everyday term for these items

How Protective

work shoe
2 2.7
boot
574 1.0
footwear
37 1.0
cleats
  • US
2.8
sandaled
1 2.6
soft shoes
1 2.8

Surface Forms

footwear singular
footwears plural

Morphology

footwear = foot + wear (transparent) = foot + wear

Clear compound of 'foot' + 'wear' meaning items worn on the foot; learners can derive the sense from the components.

Etymology

The word footwear comes from two simple words: foot, which means 'the body part at the end of your leg', and wear, which means 'to have something on your body'. So footwear literally means the things you 'wear' on your 'feet', like shoes, boots, and sandals.