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Definition of insole

insole

/ˈɪnˌsoʊl/
in · sole
Plural:insoles
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insole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A removable inner lining or pad placed inside a shoe or boot to provide extra cushioning, warmth, arch support, or an improved fit.

Example

"She slipped a pair of cushioned gel insoles into her running shoes to help relieve heel pain during long training sessions."

2

The fixed internal bottom layer of a shoe or boot on which the foot rests directly, to which the upper part and the outer sole are stitched or cemented during manufacture.

Example

"The cobbler carefully pried away the worn outsole while keeping the leather insole intact."

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• Nearby Words

insistent
insistently
insofar
insole
insolence
insolent
insolently

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, formed as a compound of the preposition "in" and the noun "sole" (from Old French sole, ultimately from Latin solea, meaning "sandal" or "undersurface of the foot").

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