footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint 
1
: an impression of the foot on a surface
2
a
: the area on a surface covered by something
a tire with a wide footprint
the footprint of a laser beam
b
: range of operation (as of a service)
a global footprint
3
: a marked effect, impression, or impact
left a footprint in the field of research
4
: something that identifies
a genetic footprint
Examples of footprint in a Sentence
The child left her tiny footprints in the snow.
He walked into the kitchen with his boots on, making muddy footprints on the floor.
The new model has a smaller footprint than the older model.
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Year after year, the fashion world has increased its footprint at Milan Design Week year on year, making for a dense and at times chaotic schedule.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
In the early 2000s, after all, the sanctioning body of the biggest league in American motorsports wanted to capitalize on its growing popularity by expanding its national footprint.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Its relatively small tourism footprint means uncrowded beaches, pristine natural areas, and a way of life that hasn’t been fundamentally altered to cater to tourists.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Similarly, Wrangler has grown its retail footprint, opening 10 stores over the last year and catering to Western customers.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
In the early 2000s, after all, the sanctioning body of the biggest league in American motorsports wanted to capitalize on its growing popularity by expanding its national footprint.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Its relatively small tourism footprint means uncrowded beaches, pristine natural areas, and a way of life that hasn’t been fundamentally altered to cater to tourists.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Similarly, Wrangler has grown its retail footprint, opening 10 stores over the last year and catering to Western customers.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footprint. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: a track left by the foot
Medical Definition
footprint
noun
foot·print
ˈfu̇t-ˌprint
: an impression of the foot on a surface
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