booted

[boo-tid]

adjective

1. equipped with or wearing boots. boot. boots.

2. Ornithology.,  (of the tarsus of certain birds) covered with a continuous horny, bootlike sheath.

booted

/ ˈbuːtɪd /

adjective

1. wearing boots

2. ornithol

   1. (of birds) having an undivided tarsus covered with a horny sheath

   2. (of poultry) having a feathered tarsus

Other Word Forms

• unbooted adjective
• well-booted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of booted¹

First recorded in 1545–55; boot ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The couple made it to the second-to-last episode, but were booted off the island shortly after making their relationship “exclusive.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday, fans cheered when Austin Shepard and Charlie Georgiou, who were booted from the island, made an appearance at the event.

From Los Angeles Times

She says she did not pursue a complaint because she feared that being a junior member of the team, "chances were, I'd be booted off the production, and he may have only got a scalding".

From BBC

He said the children were taught "maths, English and lateral thinking" in the mornings, then "booted out" to explore the island.

From BBC

Fans booed while stadium security recently booted out attendees who brought signs to games decrying ICE, but Kasten and his crew knew no one would walk out in solidarity.

From Los Angeles Times