footfall

noun

foot·​fall ˈfu̇t-ˌfȯl How to pronounce footfall (audio)
: the sound of a footstep

Examples of footfall in a Sentence

She heard footfalls echoing in the hall.
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Trump’s heavy footfall in the final days before assuming office almost certainly brought about the finalization of a cease-fire and hostage-release agreement in the devastating war in the Gaza Strip. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Gravy and its competitors offer location data alongside analysis services to all manner of customers, whether that’s retailers trying to determine footfall, or law enforcement agencies trying to determine the whereabouts of individuals or groups of people. Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Building a new stadium elsewhere would require considerations regarding traffic, footfall and access. Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 This will ultimately impact footfall in retail destinations. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footfall 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footfall was circa 1616

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“Footfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footfall. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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footfall

noun
foot·​fall ˈfu̇t-ˌfȯl How to pronounce footfall (audio)
: the sound of a footstep
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