footstool

noun

foot·​stool ˈfu̇t-ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool used to support the feet

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Thrift shops have become hot spots for wooden plant stands, side tables, and needlepoint footstools. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026 Water resistant, fade resistant, and made for outdoor use, the versatile footstool is an ingenious addition to a pool deck or patio. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Latitude Run Flannel Footstool Ottoman This footstool offers high-end appeal at an affordable price. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing. — Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footstool

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of footstool was in 1530

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footstool

noun
foot·​stool -ˌstül How to pronounce footstool (audio)
: a low stool to support the feet

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