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footer

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfʊtɝ// UK //fˈʊtɐ// foot·er Archaic Slang

n. a small section at the very bottom of a page or screen. It usually contains information like page numbers, links, or copyright details.

n. a section of a document or webpage positioned at the bottom of the page, distinct from the main body text. Often contains metadata, navigational links, or legal disclaimers.


SIMPLE

The page number is in the footer.

CONTEXTUAL

Most professional websites include their contact information and social media links in the footer for easy access.

COMPLEX

When designing the document template, ensure the footer remains consistent across all sections to maintain a professional appearance and provide clear navigation for the reader.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English footer, equivalent to foot + -er.

Etymology 2

From football + -er (“Oxford -er”).

Etymology 3

18th century. From fouter, foutre (“valueless thing”), possibly from French foutre (“to lecher”), from Latin futuere (“to fuck”). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰew- (“to hit”).

Usage

Commonly contrasted with 'header', which appears at the top of the page.

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