footstool

noun

foot·​stool ˈfu̇t-ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool used to support the feet

Examples of footstool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the desk and chair, there’s a cosy armchair and footstool, perfect for unwinding with a book. Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024 Treatments for water retention include the following: Take diuretics: Diuretics (water pills) flush out salt and excess fluid from the body through the urine. Elevate your legs: While sitting or lying down, elevate your legs with an item such as a pillow or a footstool to prevent fluid buildup. Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 There’s also a multi-functional storage ottoman that doubles as a footstool. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 Use a nursing pillow and a breastfeeding footstool, try to relax, take some deep breaths, and concentrate on your baby. Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for footstool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footstool was in 1530

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“Footstool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footstool. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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footstool

noun
foot·​stool -ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool to support the feet

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