bootie

[ boo-tee ]

/ ˈbu ti /

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noun

a baby's socklike shoe, usually knitted or crocheted, and calf-length or shorter.

a woman's boot having a short leg.

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.

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Also boo·tee

[boo-tee, boo-tee] /buˈti, ˈbu ti/ .

Origin of bootie

First recorded in 1790–1800; boot¹ + -ie

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bootie

bootie , booty

Words nearby bootie

Boothia Peninsula, boot hill, Booth, John Wilkes, boot hook, Boothroyd, bootie, booting, bootjack, bootlace, bootlace fungus, bootlace worm

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How to use bootie in a sentence

These booties are made of thermal insulated cotton, and they take just one minute to warm up.
Best heated slippers: Say goodbye to cold feet|Eri Simmons|August 20, 2021|Popular-Science
Schaffer has a few favorite items, one being the soft booties from Ruffwear with grippy Vibram outsoles.
Yes, It’s OK to Spoil Your Adventure Dog|elessard|July 6, 2021|Outside Online
While canines aren’t always fond of doggie booties, he says they’re worth trying.
Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards|Angela Haupt|June 3, 2021|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.
The best closet organizer: Storage ideas to simplify your life|PopSci Commerce Team|March 17, 2021|Popular-Science

A short bootie might not do much for you if the snow is over your ankles.
Best snow boots: Trudge confidently through snowfall|PopSci Commerce Team|February 17, 2021|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.
The Naval Pioneers of Australia and Walter Jeffery|Louis Becke
Every man sharked for his present bootie, but was altogether careless of succeeding penurie.
Captain John Smith|Charles Dudley Warner
That your owne card-holders play bootie, and give the signe out of your owne hand.
Facts and Speculations on the Origin and History of Playing Cards|William Andrew Chatto

British Dictionary definitions for bootie (1 of 2)

bootie¹

/ (ˈbuːtɪ) /

noun

a variant of bootee

British Dictionary definitions for bootie (2 of 2)

bootie²

/ (ˈbuːtɪ) /

noun

British slang a Royal Marine

Word Origin for bootie

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

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