moccasin

noun

moc·​ca·​sin ˈmä-kə-sən 

1

a

: a soft leather heelless shoe or boot with the sole brought up the sides of the foot and over the toes where it is joined with a puckered seam to a U-shaped piece lying on top of the foot

b

: a regular shoe having a seam on the forepart of the vamp imitating the seam of a moccasin

2

a

: water moccasin

b

: a snake (as of the genus Gloydius) resembling a water moccasin

moccasined

ˈmä-kə-sənd 

adjective

Examples of moccasin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the artist had a clear theme and direction for her new moccasins, Gentry explored a variety of different materials to help create them. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

Footwear Winter footwear includes boots of all kinds—galoshes, hiking boots, moccasins, snow shoes, and everything in between. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026

Instead of a stiff loafer, a comfortable, stylish alternative is a pair of slip-on moccasins like these from Artisure. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

Those looking for something playful should opt for a floppy moccasin style like the sock boots from the Louis Vuitton runway. —Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Virginia Algonquian mockasin

First Known Use

circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing moccasin

• cottonmouth moccasin
• moccasin flower
• water moccasin

Kids Definition

moccasin

noun

moc·​ca·​sin ˈmäk-ə-sən 

1

a

: a soft leather shoe without a heel and with the sole and sides made of one piece

b

: a similar shoe with a separate sole

2

: water moccasin

Medical Definition

moccasin

noun

moc·​ca·​sin ˈmäk-ə-sən 

1

: water moccasin

2

: a snake (as of the genus Gloydius) resembling a water moccasin