1noun
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
“an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines”
01 Word definition
foothold
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is FOOTHOLD a word?
Yes. FOOTHOLD is a 8-letter noun. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
F-O-O-T-H-O-L-DHow do you spell FOOTHOLD?
FOOTHOLD contains 8 letters, begins with F, and ends with D.
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2noun
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗bridgeheadfooting
02 Letter breakdown
How is FOOTHOLD spelled?
F1O2O3T4H5O6L7D8
03 Word-game status
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FAQ Quick answers
About FOOTHOLD.
How do you spell FOOTHOLD?
FOOTHOLD is spelled F-O-O-T-H-O-L-D. It contains 8 letters.