1. marks or impressions left by feet on a surface
2. evidence or signs of someone’s presence or activity
Usage: figurative
3. the impact or effect of human activities on the environment
Usage: environmental context

Examples

• The detective followed the muddy footprints across the floor.
• Fresh footprints in the snow showed someone had been there recently.
• The burglar left clear footprints in the garden.
• The company is trying to reduce its carbon footprints.
• Digital footprints can reveal a lot about online behavior.
• We found animal footprints near the campsite.
• The organization aims to minimize its environmental footprints.