footstool
noun
foot·stool
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Definition of footstool
: a low stool used to support the feet
Examples of footstool in a Sentence
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In the fourth episode of the new season: human footstools, peace offerings and weeping ATMs. — Rey Mashayekhi, Fortune, "‘Succession’ Recap, S2E4: The Gold Rush," 3 Sep. 2019 Sofa slipcover; chair slipcover; footstool slipcover, fabricated by Bohemia Interiors (M); 415-455-0512. — House Beautiful, "July/August 2012 Issue Product Guide," 1 June 2012 Everybody stands on footstools around the maple-wood prep table to gain the leverage needed to make dough in big stainless-steel bowls. — Lisa Ludwinski, WSJ, "Pies That Bind: Thanksgiving Recipes From the Heartland," 15 Nov. 2018 At cycling events participants often stand on a footstool or stepladder to load and unload their bikes. — Ken Van Vechten, latimes.com, "Taking your bike on a road trip? Here's what you need to know about racks," 24 June 2018 My x-benches can be moved around easily and can be used as extra seating, as a coffee table with a tray on top, or even as a footstool. — Jen Derose, House Beautiful, "Ask a Design Assistant: Tilton Fenwick's Danielle Armstrong," 4 Oct. 2013 On Saturday, those close to the ropes or on someone’s shoulders or standing on a footstool saw Woods hammer his fist after chipping in from a difficult lie for a birdie 3 at the ninth hole. — Karen Crouse, New York Times, "In Tiger Woods’s Surging Play, a Steady Caddie," 10 Mar. 2018 Her mother, who was moving into a smaller home, wanted Ms. Trivette to take several pieces of heirloom furniture, including a 200-year-old footstool and a full bedroom set. — Kim Velsey, New York Times, "Upsizing to a Two-Bedroom," 2 Oct. 2017 The 40-inch wide ottoman costs $799, and can function as a coffee table, footstool, or as an extra seat when the family gathers to watch all those animated Disney classics. — Southern Living, "Disney Lovers, You’re Going to Want to Splurge on This Piece of Furniture," 11 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'footstool.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for footstool
footstool
noun
English Language Learners Definition of footstool
: a low, small piece of furniture that you can put your feet on when you are sitting
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footstool
noun
foot·stool
| \ ˈfu̇t-ˌstül
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Kids Definition of footstool
: a low stool for the feet
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