outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl How to pronounce outsole (audio)
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

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Some boots feature extra-grippy outsoles that give you superior traction on slippery or icy surfaces. Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 The outsole provided plenty of grip on the wet, slippery ground. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025 The shoe’s outsole will feature a herringbone pattern and a rim that wraps up on the shoe. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 The water-resistant suede outsole is elegant and streamlined in design. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outsole 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outsole was in 1884

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“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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