noun

footwork

FUUT-wurk

Footwork (noun) means Skilled or quick movement of the feet, especially in sports, dancing, or boxing. Example: “The boxer's footwork made him almost impossible to hit.”

noun

Skilled or quick movement of the feet, especially in sports, dancing, or boxing.

"The boxer's footwork made him almost impossible to hit."

"Good footwork is the foundation of great tennis."

A fast, intricate style of street dance and music that began in Chicago in the early 1990s.

"Footwork battles feature dancers trading rapid, complex steps."

How to use footwork

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe way someone moves their feet, especially when it takes real skill.

Common pairings

quick footwork fancy footwork work on your footwork

Word forms

footworks plural

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Etymology

From foot + work.

Frequently asked questions

What does “footwork” mean?

The word “footwork” means skilled or quick movement of the feet, especially in sports, dancing, or boxing. In plain terms, the way someone moves their feet, especially when it takes real skill.

How do you pronounce “footwork”?

“Footwork” is pronounced FUUT-wurk (/ˈfʊt.wɜːk/ in IPA).

How do you use “footwork” in a sentence?

Here is “footwork” used in a sentence: “The boxer's footwork made him almost impossible to hit.”

What part of speech is “footwork”?

“Footwork” is a noun.

How many meanings does “footwork” have?

“Footwork” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: skilled or quick movement of the feet, especially in sports, dancing, or boxing.