Cool MateBoot
UK /["/buːt/"]/US /["/buːt/"]/
Definition
a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
In simple words: A type of shoe that covers the foot and goes up the ankle or higher.
Examples
- I bought a new pair of boots for winter.
- He slipped on his hiking boots before the trek.
- The computer will boot up in a few seconds.
- Make sure to boot the system after installing the update.
- I love the sound of my boots on the wooden floor.
- They decided to boot the application again due to a glitch.
- It's too cold; I need to wear my boots outside.
Usage notes
Use 'boot' in both casual and formal contexts when referring to footwear. Not suitable for describing non-footwear items, like a computer boot.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'boot camp'—where you wear durable boots for tough training.
Collocations
- heavy
- light
- lightweight
- pair
- have on
- wear
- put on
- polish
- as tough as old boots
- the toe of somebody’s boot
- car
- open
- close
- shut
- in the boot
Synonyms
- crawl
Antonyms
- sandal
- slipper
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'boot' as a verb meaning to start a computer.
- Using 'boot' to refer to shoes that don't cover the ankle.
- Incorrectly pluralizing 'boot' as 'bootses'.