insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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The slip-on shoes are crafted with a leather insole and an Aquazzura label. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 This pair also features a stretchy knit upper that hugs your feet, plus a memory foam insole for cushioning. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Available in black and white, the OrthoLite insole provides arch support for all-day wear. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Just watch the ball crisply pass from insole to insole, then await a corner/free/penalty kick that might deliver a goal and appease Americans’ offense-centric mind. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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