moccasin
noun
a heelless shoe made entirely of soft leather, as deerskin, with the sole brought up and attached to a piece of u -shaped leather on top of the foot, worn originally by the American Indians.
moccasins
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pluralof moccasin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I had a fully beaded diaper bag. I had beaded moccasins before I could walk.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Mattel should have considered traditional pucker toe moccasins, instead of black shoes, and included symbols on the basket that Cherokees use to tell a story, she said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Soft high top hiking boots, moccasins and loafers finished the looks, with jewelry of polished stone or raw amethyst.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
These sheepskin-lined moccasins also come in two widths, making them especially friendly for wide-footed dads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
Tongues flicking, some of the moccasins extended to their full lengths while others coiled sluggishly.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
