B2nounenvironment
US/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
UK/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
the mark a foot leaves; also the amount of harm a person or company does to the environment
In context
We found small footprints in the snow leading to the back door.
Flying less is one of the fastest ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
The company aims to cut its environmental footprint by half within ten years.
Words that go with footprint
noun + noun
- carbon footprintEating less meat can lower your carbon footprint.
verb + noun
- reduce your footprintSmall habits can help you reduce your footprint.
- leave a footprintTourists leave a footprint wherever they travel.
adjective + noun
- environmental footprintThe factory has a large environmental footprint.
- ecological footprintCities have a much bigger ecological footprint than villages.
noun + preposition
- footprint in the sandThere was a single footprint in the sand.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
carbon footstepCorrect: carbon footprint