boots

American  

[boots] / buts /

noun

British.

boots plural

1. a servant, as at a hotel, who blacks or polishes shoes and boots.

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boots British  

/ buːts /

noun

1. (formerly) a shoeblack who cleans the guests' shoes in a hotel

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• boots
  plural

Etymology

Origin of boots

First recorded in 1615–25; plural of boot ¹; see -s ³

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

boots

Injuries hampered Knight late in her career, and a transition to the backroom role at London Spirit was a clear indication that she was considering hanging up the boots.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

And then we got some cowboy boots because we just wanted to be comfy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

The big black boots and dark green trousers both Connor and Charlotte wear offer protection from spills and infection, but they are not cool items of clothing.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

"There are many things one would like to say or ask for, like life itself. But well, I'd appreciate help with sports equipment," he said, citing a need for balls, vests, cones and football boots.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

But I see his boots have spurs and are expensive, hand-stitched, painted leather.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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