footprint

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint To maneuver its large footprint, there’s rear-axle steering that switches to parallel steering above 50 mph (80 km/h). — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Inside was a tumble of papers, some moldy, some with partial footprints, leaves and twigs interspersed among the pages. — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 Facilities differ in cooling technology, load profile, footprint and demand for water. — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 This year, eight teams’ games are available through Prime Video Channels subscriptions, while the Atlanta Hawks can be watched by any Prime Video subscriber in a footprint spanning five states. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • Maria was also, evidently, happy to advise those who wanted to follow in her footsteps.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Following in his brother’s footsteps, Wayne led Smyrna High to a state 3A title game and earned his third consecutive All-State selection in his senior season.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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