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footprint

/ˈfʊtprɪnt/  ·  say it: FUT·print

the ground area a building occupies

In Architecture & Design

In more detail

1. (noun) the mark or shape of a foot left on a surface

2. (noun) the area of space that something takes up or occupies

3. (noun) the amount of something (such as carbon emissions) produced by a person, organization, or activity

Examples

• 1. The detective found a footprint in the sand near the crime scene.
• 2. The new building has a small footprint and fits well in the city block.
• 3. Switching to renewable energy reduces your carbon footprint.

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