footmark

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌmärk How to pronounce footmark (audio)
Definition of footmarknext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot the police found footmarks in the dirt beneath the window

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Recent Examples of footmark Holmes is able to distinguish the separate tracks of two men from the many footmarks of the constables on the scene. — Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 11 Sep. 2019 The back of his shirt bore footmarks, after people ran over him in the panicked crowd. — Alaska Dispatch News, 2 Oct. 2017
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  1. footstep
  2. footprint
Noun
  • Taiwan is also pursuing a program to encourage companies to improve their shareholder value, following in the footsteps of Japan and South Korea.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Homer has followed in his father’s footsteps into acting, joining the ensemble of Ryan Murphy’s The Shards in 2026.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • Its global footprint spans roughly 150 countries and includes about 47,000 employees.
    — Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Miniso entered the Swiss market in the second quarter of this year, extending its global footprint to 113 countries and regions.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of footprint

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“Footmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footmark. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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