footstool

noun

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

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Decorating a living space with the best ottomans, poufs, or footstools not only adds an intentional element to your home decor, but provides extra seating too. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025 Rest your feet flat on the ground or a footstool. 9. David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025 Secondhand furniture to look for includes chests, footstools, dining tables, chairs, and vintage rugs. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 For a robotic vacuum, an impasse could be a footstool just 12 inches away from where it’s usually located. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for footstool

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Apr. 2025.

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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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