Definition

Items worn on the feet, like shoes, boots, or sandals.

Example

She bought a new pair of footwear for the summer.

Conversation

Have you seen the new collection of footwear at the mall?

Yeah, I checked it out last weekend, and it's really stylish!

I love how many options there are for casual footwear.

I know, right? It makes choosing the perfect pair so much fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Footwear → It is formed from "foot" (from Old English *fōt*, meaning the lower extremity of the leg) and "wear" (from Old English *werian*, meaning to carry or to use). The word "footwear" refers to items that are worn on the feet.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'foot' as the part of the body that 'wears' something — that's why footwear means items you wear on your feet.

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