English · Daily Life
boots
/buːts/
[/buːts/]
sturdy footwear
Beginnernoun
Definition
Strong shoes that cover the foot and part of the leg, often worn outdoors.
Example
She pulled on her muddy boots and trudged across the wet field toward the distant barn.
She pulled on her muddy boots and trudged across the wet field toward the distant barn.
Etymology
From Old French 'bote', of uncertain origin, recorded in English from the 14th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Worn for protection or fashion; also figurative in 'tough as old boots'.