B2nounfashionbusiness
US/ˈfʊt.wer/
UK/ˈfʊt.weə/
shoes, boots, sandals and other things that people wear on their feet
In context
The store sells clothing and footwear for the whole family.
Visitors to the factory must wear protective footwear at all times.
Casual footwear is not allowed in the dining room after six.
Words that go with footwear
adjective + noun
- protective footwearWorkers are provided with protective footwear.
- sturdy footwearBring sturdy footwear for the mountain tour.
- casual footwearCasual footwear is fine at our Friday meetings.
noun + noun
- footwear brandShe works for a well-known footwear brand in Ho Chi Minh City.
- footwear industryHe has worked in the footwear industry for ten years.
verb + noun
- wear appropriate footwearPlease wear appropriate footwear to the construction site.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought two footwears.Correct: I bought two pairs of shoes.