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The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear.
Charles de Montesquieu

Meaning of "footwear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOOTWEAR

footwear  [ˈfʊtˌwɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOOTWEAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Footwear is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOOTWEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

footwear

Footwear

Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Some cultures chose not to wear footwear, at least in some situations. Socks and other hosiery are typically worn between the feet and other footwear, less often with sandals or flip flops. Footwear is sometimes the subject of sexual fetishism, such as shoe fetishism or boot fetishism. Durable shoes are a relatively recent invention, though many ancient civilizations wore ornamental footwear. Many ancient civilizations saw no need for footwear. The Romans saw clothing and footwear as signs of power and status in society, and most Romans wore footwear, while slaves and peasants remained barefoot. The Middle Ages saw the rise of high-heeled shoes, also associated with power, and the desire to look larger than life, and artwork from that period often depicts bare feet as a symbol of poverty. Bare feet are also seen as a sign of humility and respect, and adherents of many religions worship or mourn while barefoot, or remove their shoes as a sign of respect towards someone of higher standing. In some cultures, people remove their shoes before entering a home.

Definition of footwear in the English dictionary

The definition of footwear in the dictionary is anything worn to cover the feet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOOTWEAR


agateware
ˈæɡɪtˌwɛə
anywhere
ˈɛnɪˌwɛə
basaltware
ˈbæsɔːltˌwɛə
Delaware
ˈdɛləˌwɛə
delftware
ˈdɛlftˌwɛə
everywhere
ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə
firmware
ˈfɜːmˌwɛə
flatware
ˈflætˌwɛə
freeware
ˈfriːˌwɛə
giftware
ˈɡɪftˌwɛə
graniteware
ˈɡrænɪtˌwɛə
hardware
ˈhɑːdˌwɛə
knitwear
ˈnɪtˌwɛə
nightwear
ˈnaɪtˌwɛə
software
ˈsɒftˌwɛə
somewhere
ˈsʌmˌwɛə
streetwear
ˈstriːtˌwɛə
swimwear
ˈswɪmˌwɛə
underwear
ˈʌndəˌwɛə
wetware
ˈwɛtˌwɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOOTWEAR

footslog
footslogged
footslogger
footslogging
footsore
footsoreness
footstalk
footstall
footstep
footsteps editor
footstock
footstone
footstool
footwall
footway
footweary
footwell
footwork
footworn
footy

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOOTWEAR

beachwear
bridal wear
casual wear
childrenswear
evening wear
eyewear
loungewear
menswear
outerwear
outwear
rainwear
ready-to-wear
shapewear
sleepwear
sportswear
swear
the worse for wear
wear
womenswear
workwear

Synonyms and antonyms of footwear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FOOTWEAR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «footwear» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of footwear

Translation of «footwear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOOTWEAR

Find out the translation of footwear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of footwear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «footwear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鞋类
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

calzado
570 millions of speakers

English

footwear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जूते
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأحذية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обувь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

calçados
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাদুকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chaussures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kasut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schuhe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

履物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

신발류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alas kaki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giày dép
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पादत्राणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayakkabı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calzature
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obuwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

взуття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încălțăminte
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποδήματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skoene
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skodon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fottøy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of footwear

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOOTWEAR»

The term «footwear» is very widely used and occupies the 7.672 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOOTWEAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about footwear

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5 QUOTES WITH «FOOTWEAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word footwear.
1
Michael Johnson
Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear.
2
Christopher McDougall
The 'Tarahumara' use their legs 'as designed.' By running at a young age with minimal footwear, they naturally develop the best biomechanical use of their legs. Cushioned shoes restrict foot movements and allow for over-striding. Short strides are natural.
3
Charles de Montesquieu
The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear.
4
Chloe Sevigny
I definitely spend the most money on shoes, partly because vintage footwear can be a little funky - in a bad way. I like to keep things pretty simple up top and then go weird with the shoes.
5
Christian Siriano
Shoes are a big part of your look. I think that if your outfit isn't really something special, then fun footwear is a great way to jazz it up and make your ensemble more interesting.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOOTWEAR»

Discover the use of footwear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to footwear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Therapeutic Footwear: A Comprehensive Guide
Providing authoritative information to health professionals concerned with the prescribing and fitting of surgical and corrective footwear, this text ranges through patient assessment, suitability of styles, and measuring and fitting, all ...
Wendy Tyrrell, Gwenda Carter, 2009
2
Footwear Impression Evidence: Detection, Recovery and ...
Reviewed and recognized as the most authoritative source in the field, this book describes the methods used worldwide to recover and identify footwear impressions from the scene of a crime.
William J. Bodziak, 1999
3
The Science of Footwear
This book introduces the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. The chapters contain data from past research and the state-of-the art methodologies.
Ravindra S. Goonetilleke, 2012
4
Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine
This concise manual is for sports medicine specialists who want to effectively prescribe footwear and orthotics for the athlete. The book provides a logical approach designed to maximize performance and minimize injury.
Matthew B. Werd, E. Leslie Knight, 2010
5
Alaska Eskimo Footwear
Developed with Eskimo seamstresses from each Alaskan region, this full-color volume features photographs from museum collections in the United States and Russia.
Jill Elizabeth Oakes, Roderick R. Riewe, 2007
6
Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-free ...
Praise for the work of Peter Larson "Larson presents a wealth of balanced info on the raging debate over proper running form and minimalist running shoes." —Erin Beresini, Outside Online “Peter Larson is both a scientist and a realist ...
Peter Larson, Bill Katovsky, 2012
7
Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses
With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, whilst practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concise format.
Anita Ellen Williams, Chris Nester, 2010
8
Feet and Footwear: A Cultural Encyclopedia
A wide range of international and multicultural topics are covered, including footbinding, fetishes, diseases, customs and beliefs, shoe construction, myths and folktales, the history of footwear, iconic brands and types of shoes, removing ...
Margo DeMello, 2009
9
Falls in Older People: Risk Factors and Strategies for ...
Footwear has an important role in protecting the foot from extremes of temperature, moisture and mechanical trauma. However, since the development and widespread popularity of 'fashion footwear' in the 1600s, the functional aspect of ...
Stephen R. Lord, Catherine Sherrington, Hylton B. Menz, 2001
10
Altered Shoes: A Step-By-Step Guide To Making Your Footwear ...
This book helps readers learn how to transform a pair of ordinary shoes into fabulous footwear.
Marty Stevens-Heebner, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOOTWEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term footwear is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Native Shoes x Issey Miyake Introduce Sneakers … - Footwear News
Native Shoes and PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake have come together to collaborate on women's footwear for a fourth time this summer. «Footwear News, Jul 15»
2
Overheard on Wall Street: Athleisure, Nike India, Brand Jordan
This week, several hot footwear topics made the rounds — including ever-important trend chatter and Nike Inc.'s growing presence in India. «Footwear News, Jul 15»
3
Topshop Taps Ciara As U.S. Brand Ambassador | Footwear News
On Thursday, U.K.-based retailer Topshop announced that R&B singer Ciara will be its new brand ambassador for Topshop USA. Ciara posted ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
4
[PHOTOS] Comic-Con-Inspired Sneakers | Footwear News
The 46th edition of Comic-Con kicked off with a bang in San Diego on Thursday. For those who aren't quite sure what Comic-Con is, it's where ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
5
Giorgio Armani's Celebrity Shoe Highlights - Footwear News
To celebrate Giorgio Armani's 81st birthday this Saturday, we've taken a look back at some of his memorable celebrity shoe highlights. Armani ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
6
Celebrity Shoe Style: Wimbledon 2015 | Footwear News
While there is plenty of on-court drama at Wimbledon, the stars seem to be keeping it easy this year when it comes to apparel and footwear. «Footwear News, Jul 15»
7
Skechers' Mariano Rivera Ad To Air During MLB All-Star Game
Skechers has teamed up with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera on a new campaign for its Relaxed Fit footwear. The brand ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
8
Celebrity Shoe Style: Comic-Con 2015 - Footwear News
The first day of Comic-Con in San Diego brought out major players and major shoes. Besides the extreme costumes of devoted fans at ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
9
Ed Hardy Designer Christian Audigier Dies at 57 | Footwear News
Audigier is best known for licensing tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy's work for an apparel-and-footwear collection featuring Hardy's iconic tattoos. «Footwear News, Jul 15»
10
How China's Stock Market Volatility Affects Shoes | Footwear News
While Greece has dominated headlines over the past few weeks, footwear and apparel businesses are sitting up and taking notice of the ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Footwear [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/footwear>. Apr 2024 ».
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