outsole

noun

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

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The rubber outsole is grippy enough to hit the trails, but still flexible enough for strolling through the city. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 30 Apr. 2025 Cleat and outsole: Cleat is both the name for the shoe and the name of the nubs that grip into the terrain. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 Its outsole provides ample traction for peace of mind when walking on slick or uneven surfaces, while comfort pillar technology provides additional support. Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 An additional pop of color then comes in red on the outsole to which the spikes are anchored. Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

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