Definition of Footstep
Footstep
Foot·step


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sound or mark made by a foot touching the ground.

e.g. The hiker followed the footstep trail to reach the summit.

(noun)
the sound made by a foot striking the ground when a person walks;

e.g. She heard a footstep outside the door, which let her know that he had arrived.

(noun)
the distance covered by a person in one step;

e.g. He had barely taken a footstep before they called him back.

(noun)
a step on a person's figurative path that is part of their actions or way of life (usually used as "footsteps");

e.g. She decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a teacher.



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