bootie
noun
boo·tie
variant spelling of bootee
and less common spelling of booty entry 2
: a usually ankle-length boot, slipper, or sock
especially
: an infant's knitted or crocheted sock
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
According to preliminary information, Shah Alam did not have shoes on, just orange booties from the detention center, when he was dropped off by agents, Ryan said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Opt for these sleek Franco Sarto booties.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Many Aguadilla surf spots have rocky or reefy bottoms, so consider wearing booties.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
According to preliminary information, Shah Alam did not have shoes on, just orange booties from the detention center, when he was dropped off by agents, Ryan said.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Opt for these sleek Franco Sarto booties.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Many Aguadilla surf spots have rocky or reefy bottoms, so consider wearing booties.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bootie
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“Bootie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bootie. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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