footprint

noun
UK: /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
US: /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

  1. A mark left by a foot or shoe.

    1. I saw a footprint in the sand near the water's edge.
    2. The police found a clear footprint near the scene of the crime, aiding their investigation.

  2. The area on a surface covered by something.

    1. The new building has a large footprint.
    2. Solar panels reduce your carbon footprint while occupying a minimal land footprint.

  3. The effect that something has on the environment.

    1. We are trying to reduce our carbon footprint.
    2. Switching to renewable energy sources is one way to minimize your environmental footprint.

Synonyms

track impact area impression effect trace mark
footprint verb

  1. To leave a mark or impression.

    1. Someone footprinted the clean floor.
    2. The project footprinted its impact on the local community for future developments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "footprint" in English means: A mark left by a foot or shoe., The area on a surface covered by something., The effect that something has on the environment..

The phonetic transcription of "footprint" is /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ in British English and /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "footprint": track, impact, area, impression, effect, trace, mark.

Example usage of "footprint": "I saw a footprint in the sand near the water's edge.". More examples on the page.