boat shoe

noun

: a low-cut shoe with a slip-resistant sole

Examples of boat shoe in a Sentence

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The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026 Men were dressed in either swim trunks, boat shoes, and linen shirting, or in black tank tops and gray joggers—their only common accessory a cigarette and a lighter. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026 Few shoes feel more fitting for a Hamptons getaway than a classic boat shoe. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 The sale includes comfy sandals, classic boat shoes, breezy ballet flats, and lightweight sneakers that are perfect for travel, walks, and errands alike. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for boat shoe

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boat shoe was in 1907

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“Boat shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boat%20shoe. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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