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 secret: Their contoured, heel-hugging, shock-absorbing insoles. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025 The insole of the Ora Primo is made from a dual-density foam that feels similar against your bare or socked foot as the insole of Crocs or the Kane Revive. Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025 They’re crafted with the brand's signature heel pillow, memory foam insole, and stretch-fit design. Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 The cushy memory foam insole, which provides extra padding to keep your feet comfortable. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 May. 2025.

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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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