Footfall: meaning, definitions and examples

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footfall

[ ˈfʊtˌfɔːl ]

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sound

The sound made by a person's or animal's foot when it touches the ground.

Synonyms

footstep, step, tread

Examples of usage

The only sound was the soft footfall of a deer in the distance.
I could hear the footfall of someone approaching from behind.

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retail

The number of people entering a retail store or shopping area.

Synonyms

customers, traffic, visitors

Examples of usage

The store manager was pleased with the high footfall over the weekend.
The footfall in the shopping mall increased after the new store opened.

Translations

Translations of the word "footfall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passo

🇮🇳 कदम

🇩🇪 Schritt

🇮🇩 langkah

🇺🇦 крок

🇵🇱 krok

🇯🇵 足音 (あしおと)

🇫🇷 pas

🇪🇸 paso

🇹🇷 adım

🇰🇷 발소리

🇸🇦 خطوة

🇨🇿 krok

🇸🇰 krok

🇨🇳 脚步声

🇸🇮 korak

🇮🇸 skref

🇰🇿 қадам

🇬🇪 ნაბიჯი

🇦🇿 addım

🇲🇽 paso

Word origin

The word 'footfall' originated in the 19th century, combining 'foot' and 'fall'. It initially referred to the sound made by a person's foot touching the ground. Over time, its usage expanded to include the number of people entering a retail space. The term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe movement and activity.