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

A soft bootie was the shoe of the season.

From Washington Times

This sneaker is designed to mimic the feel of wearing a sock or bootie, in that it’s lightweight, snug and breathable.

From Seattle Times

The Adapt Huaraches feature the same neoprene bootie and supportive exoskeleton as the original 1991 Air Huaraches, but they add two LED lights that can change colors via the app.

From The Verge

Soon after investigators found her body, they spotted a blue surgical bootie outside her apartment door with three drops of Bruno’s blood.

From Los Angeles Times

Jewels swung from Hilton as she walked, wearing silver from head to toe in a flapper-like bodice paired with a chunky necklace and silver bootie heels.

From Washington Times