bootie

[ boo-tee ]

noun

1. a baby's socklike shoe, usually knitted or crocheted, and calf-length or shorter.
2. a woman's boot having a short leg.
3. a usually soft, sometimes disposable sock or bootlike covering for the foot or shoe, as for informal wear, warmth, or protection:

   quilted booties for après-ski;

   germfree, throwaway booties for surgical teams.

bootie

¹

/ ˈbuːtɪ /

noun

1. See bootee
   a variant of bootee

bootie

²

/ ˈbuːtɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a Royal Marine

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootie¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; boot ¹ + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootie¹

C20: from bootneck , so called from the leather tab used to close their tunic collars

Example Sentences

These booties are made of thermal insulated cotton, and they take just one minute to warm up.

From Popular-Science

Schaffer has a few favorite items, one being the soft booties from Ruffwear with grippy Vibram outsoles.

From Outside Online

While canines aren’t always fond of doggie booties, he says they’re worth trying.

From Washington Post

This is what to look for in a baby closet organizerNappies, onesies, booties, and all other soft, adorable things for a baby deserve a place of their own.

From Popular-Science

A short bootie might not do much for you if the snow is over your ankles.

From Popular-Science

Wilkinson also had served under Wallis, but he died soon after the return of the Endeavour, and Bootie died on the way home.

From Project Gutenberg

Every man sharked for his present bootie, but was altogether careless of succeeding penurie.

From Project Gutenberg

That your owne card-holders play bootie, and give the signe out of your owne hand.

From Project Gutenberg