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1
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially
: its upper surface
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
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Their new thong sandals stand out for their patent finish, visible logo, wide heel, and fun strap that hugs the instep of the foot.
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
The braces went from the instep to just below the knee.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Slide styles consist of a single, wide strap across the instep.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The design is meant to lock down a runner’s instep and features a slightly longer fit to prevent toe jam.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Renata Joffre, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2025
The braces went from the instep to just below the knee.
—Graydon Carter, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Slide styles consist of a single, wide strap across the instep.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The design is meant to lock down a runner’s instep and features a slightly longer fit to prevent toe jam.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instep
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“Instep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instep. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep 
1
: the arched middle part of the human foot
2
: the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep
Medical Definition
instep
noun
in·step
ˈin-ˌstep
: the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
especially
: its upper surface
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