footprint

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌprint How to pronounce footprint (audio)
Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint SpaceX therefore thinks the megarocket can revolutionize spaceflight, helping humanity expand its footprint out into the solar system. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The company’s four-year $100 million investment expands the site’s footprint by 50 acres, adding space for processing and improving infrastructure at the plant where 192 people work. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Other iHeartCountry stations increased Parton’s on-air footprint to multiple songs per hour, Phillips says. — Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 The footwell is less confining, while the larger footprint creates more space to shift position and stretch out. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • 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
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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