outsole

noun

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

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The key is the sneaker-like outsole paired with a non-bulky construction, allowing these heated slippers to seamlessly blend into our everyday lives. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025 More color is added this time around with a translucent blue outsole matching the logos. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025 Vaquera’s logo appears in a high-gloss finish on the tongue, while a translucent clear outsole completes the statement design. Essence, 15 Dec. 2025 And the Vibram outsole isn’t going to get chewed up on trails anytime soon. Outside, 9 Dec. 2025 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 26 Dec. 2025.

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