"footwear" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfʊtwɛə(r)/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-footwear.wav [UK] Forms: footwear [singular], – [plural]
Etymology: foot + wear Etymology templates: {{compound|foot|wear}} foot + wear Head templates: {{noun4}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Footwear is shoes and socks and other items that are worn on the foot.
    Sense id: simple-footwear-en-noun-LPL~KVd-
     
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          "text": "shoes, sandals, and slippers are examples of footwear."
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          "text": "Having the right clothing and footwear is important for comfort while hiking."
        },
        {
          "text": "The company produced 14 percent of all branded athletic footwear sold worldwide last year."
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