bootie

noun

boo·​tie

variant spelling of bootee

and less common spelling of booty entry 2

: a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock
especially : an infant's knitted or crocheted sock

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Other highlights include the iconic Blade heel seen in the Aurora bootie, with its regal cape-like ankle detail, and the Lingerie boot with flocked panels to give the illusion of lace. — Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Developing a way to detect H5N1 in these conditions required specific strategies for each species, says Rhys. To evaluate pathogens that affect chickens, which relieve themselves everywhere in the barn, the farmers wear booties that end up getting covered in the animals’ waste. — Alice Park, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025 Save on seasonal women’s styles, including these comfy Vionic Uptown Sur booties, now $100 off, and these gorgeous Sam Edelman Soyer Knee-high Boots while they’re listed at their lowest prices yet. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025 This pair has a straight-leg design that is timeless and easy to wear with everything from booties and boots to white sneakers and sandals. — Nicol Natale, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bootie

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