Synonyms of footstep

footstep

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌstep 

as in footprint

the mark or impression made by a foot

saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• footprint
• step
• trace
• track
• footmark
• vestige
• tread
• spoor
• hoofprint
• pug

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of footstep

Other autocracies are following in Beijing’s and Moscow’s footsteps. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

Following her father’s footsteps Like her father, Reyes-Becerra grew up in Sacramento and got her undergraduate degree at Stanford University before going on to law school — in her case, Columbia Law School in New York City. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra became the fourth person to represent the Canucks as both a player and head coach in his career, following in the footsteps of Marc Crawford, Pat Quinn and Orland Kurtenbach. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Both of his parents played at collegiate level and the youngest of four brothers followed in the footsteps of his three older siblings, all of whom play the Beautiful Game. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026