outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl How to pronounce outsole (audio)
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

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They’re fully insulated to keep your tootsies toasty when temps drop in the fall, and their outsole is designed to give enough grip to keep you on your feet when the streets ice over. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024 There’s also a rubber outsole with mini-lug VertiGrip, which is specifically designed to prevent slipping and sliding on several types of terrain. Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Aggressive outsole brakes also make for safer trekking across slick or uneven landscapes. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024 They are made with a leather and textile upper and a rubber outsole to ensure durability and grip. Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outsole 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outsole was in 1884

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“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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