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Definitions

footfall

[foot-fawl] / ˈfʊtˌfɔl /
NOUN
step
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stride
STRONG
footprint footstep gait impression mark stepping trail tread walk
WEAK
trace track
NOUN
tramp
Synonyms
STRONG
cruise excursion expedition footstep hike jaunt march ramble saunter slog stomp stroll tour traipse tread trek turn
WEAK
walking trip
Antonyms
STRONG
run

Example Sentences

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The cost of living is also being partly blamed for the closure, with footfall for the restaurant also down.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Some businesses in the city have told the BBC they have seen a decline in footfall as students "hide in their bedrooms".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Elsewhere, Dubai-focused UAE property developers like Aldar face risks from lower footfall and weaker investor confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

But higher footfall does not necessarily translate into higher spending, and Barclays has forecast that consumers would spend £1bn less on this year's Boxing Day deals.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

I heard a footfall behind me and turned to see Denna approaching.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss