ski boot

noun

: a rigid padded shoe that extends just above the ankle, is secured to the foot, and is locked into position in a ski binding

Examples of ski boot in a Sentence

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While most Coloradans have traded ski boots for hiking shoes, a dedicated group of skiers and snowboarders is still carving turns and hitting rails at the Copper Mountain hike park. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 June 2026 In the winter, Aspen’s restaurants and bars (in town, in Snowmass, or even on the mountain) are packed with both snow enthusiasts and Aspen fanatics who never trade in their Moon Boots for ski boots. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 My dad turned 70 with his feet in the Florida sun instead of in ski boots on Utah powder. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The after-ski includes live music, traditional buffet spreads, and dancing around a maypole in ski boots. Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski boot

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski boot was in 1907

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“Ski boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20boot. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

ski boot

noun
: a boot or shoe used for skiing
especially : a heavy rigid boot that extends above the ankle
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