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Definition of footstep

footstep

/ˈfʊt.stɛp/
Plural:footsteps
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• noun

1

A step taken by a person in walking or running, or the sound made by it.

Example

"She heard heavy footsteps approaching down the quiet hallway."

2

A course of action, career path, or example set by another person (usually used in the plural).

Example

"After graduating from medical school, he followed in his mother's footsteps and became a pediatrician."

3

A visible mark or impression left by a foot on a surface.

Example

"The morning snow preserved a trail of clear footsteps leading to the cabin door."

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• Nearby Words

footsie
footsoldier
footsore
footstep
footstool
footway
footwear

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'foot' (from Old English 'fōt') and 'step' (from Old English 'stæpe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footstep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footstep
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