footstool [foo t-stool] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for footstool on Thesaurus.com noun
Origin of footstool First recorded in 1520–30; foot + stool Related Words for footstool ottoman, stool, hassock Examples from the Web for footstool Historical Examples of footstool
There is only one way on God’s footstool that you can beat him.
Gene Stratton-Porter
“Come here, Seora, and sit by me a little,” and she pointed to a footstool at her side.
H. Rider Haggard
“Come and sit here,” she said, pointing to a footstool at her feet.
St. John G. Ervine
Susanna, without moving a muscle of her face, brought the footstool.
Anthony Trollope
During this recital, Adine was seated facing Davy on the footstool.
George S. Harney
British Dictionary definitions for footstool footstool noun
- a low stool used for supporting or resting the feet of a seated person
Word Origin and History for footstool n.