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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Cushionaire is one of my go-to footwear brands because of its cushy memory foam insoles, and these mini boots are no exception. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 The company redesigned the insole to focus on 10 different pain points, from knees, hips, and lower back, carefully providing support for continuous comfort. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 Fittingly for the pink hue, a heart and arrow graphic has been added to the right insole of both iterations. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026 Use anti-bacterial insoles that can be removed for washing or routine replacement. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 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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