Definition of Footnote

an explanation or comment that is placed at the bottom of a document

Examples of Footnote in a sentence

To explain the meaning of several words found in the text, a footnote was added to the bottom of the page.  🔊

At the bottom of the document, the author included a footnote that listed important information for the reader.  🔊

Instead of adding the reference information to the body of the article, the blogger added it in as a fine print footnote.  🔊

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