bootie

American  

[boo-tee] / ˈbu ti /

Also bootee

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.

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bootie ¹ British  

/ ˈbuːtɪ /

noun

1. a variant of bootee

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bootie ² British  

/ ˈbuːtɪ /

noun

1. slang a Royal Marine

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Etymology

Origin of bootie

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

Example Sentences

Does the salt really harm their feet, as doggy bootie manufacturers claim?

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2018

However, a slightly edgy take on the usual bridal shoe is the Nicolette, a peep-toe bootie with a four-inch stiletto.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2018

DETAILS: Story Time bib and bootie sets for infants, ages 3 through 6 months.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2017

When ice started crusting a bootie on Frank, one of the lead dogs, the mushers stopped the run to take it off.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2017

Later that day Wilson cuts his foot and I go to get a bootie for him and find they are frozen in soda slush.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen