footfall

Meaning

1. (countable) The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.
2. (uncountable) The number of pedestrians going into or passing through a place (especially a commercial venue such as a shop) during a specified time period; also, the pedestrians in a particular place regarded collectively; foot traffic.

Synonyms

footstep

step

tread

gait

noise

pace

tramp

clatter

brattle

footing

footpace

footsteps

Translations

bruit

paso

pisada

étape

Schritt

disposition

mesure

pas

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfʊtfɔːl/

Etymology

From foot (“part of the human leg below the ankle”) + fall (“act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity”, noun).