footed

adjective

foot·​ed ˈfu̇-təd How to pronounce footed (audio)
Synonyms of footednext
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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These are great for flat-footed people like me, thanks to their thick, supportive footbed. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Diallo took a left-footed shot that slammed into the turf and popped up over Ørjan Nyland and into the back of the net. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Those beats are equally in flux, switching between straight-ahead techno and the funky but lead-footed stomp of guaracha, adding to the disorientation. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Kaishu Sano stole a misplaced pass at midfield and took it down the field before a right-footed shot from above the half circle put Japan ahead in the 29th minute. — Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for footed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of footed was in the 14th century

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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

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footed

adjective
foot·​ed ˈfu̇t-əd How to pronounce footed (audio)
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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