on foot
phrase
: by walking or running
tour the campus on foot
Examples of on foot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The nylon uppers make the style unbelievably lightweight on foot, while super minimal outsoles (which somehow sneak in support from EVA cushioning) add to the retro runner’s supreme flexibility.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration were spotted departing Madison Square Garden on foot and in vehicles as the festivities continued well after midnight.
—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Helicopters cannot land at that altitude, forcing teams of experienced Sherpa guides and high-altitude climbers to move bodies down steep slopes on foot while facing avalanche risks, severe weather and the effects of extreme altitude and low oxygen.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Cloud cover limited the helicopter to a lower drop point near 50/50 Flat, above the switchbacks, forcing rescuers to climb on foot to reach the injured woman.
—
James Ward,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The suspect then fled on foot, leaving a child in the vehicle.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
After a ferry delivered him to Oakland, Muir set out on foot and walked some 300 miles to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Residents can access restaurants, wellness offerings, beaches, hiking and biking trails, and everyday conveniences entirely on foot, creating the kind of active, connected lifestyle many retirees are seeking.
—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An initial helicopter search was limited because of cloud cover on the mountain, the forest service said, prompting one ranger to ascend a portion of the mountain on foot to reach her.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration were spotted departing Madison Square Garden on foot and in vehicles as the festivities continued well after midnight.
—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Helicopters cannot land at that altitude, forcing teams of experienced Sherpa guides and high-altitude climbers to move bodies down steep slopes on foot while facing avalanche risks, severe weather and the effects of extreme altitude and low oxygen.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Cloud cover limited the helicopter to a lower drop point near 50/50 Flat, above the switchbacks, forcing rescuers to climb on foot to reach the injured woman.
—
James Ward,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The suspect then fled on foot, leaving a child in the vehicle.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
After a ferry delivered him to Oakland, Muir set out on foot and walked some 300 miles to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Residents can access restaurants, wellness offerings, beaches, hiking and biking trails, and everyday conveniences entirely on foot, creating the kind of active, connected lifestyle many retirees are seeking.
—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An initial helicopter search was limited because of cloud cover on the mountain, the forest service said, prompting one ranger to ascend a portion of the mountain on foot to reach her.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Cite this Entry
“On foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20foot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
