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Definition of bootee

bootee

/buːˈtiː/
boo · tee
Plural:bootees
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bootee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, soft, often knitted or crocheted shoe or sock worn by a baby.

Example

"Her grandmother knitted a pair of soft woollen bootees for the newborn."

2

A woman's short boot that reaches just to the ankle, or a protective ankle-length overshoe worn by dogs or in medical settings.

Example

"The veterinarian fitted the injured hound with a padded bootee to protect its paw outdoors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bootee' (also spelled 'bootie'), which refers to a small boot or infant shoe, with the homophone 'booty', which means stolen treasure or slang for the buttocks.

• Rhymes for bootee

• Nearby Words

bootable
bootcamp
bootcut
bootee
booth
bootie
bootlace

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century, formed from the noun 'boot' plus the diminutive suffix '-ee' (a variant of '-ie').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bootee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bootee
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