ski boot

noun

: a rigid padded shoe that extends just above the ankle, is secured to the foot, and is locked into position in a ski binding

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The brand has been quiet about what to expect for the guest rooms (although its other locations tend to skew minimalist and functional, with warm wood tones, cozy textiles, and smart storage for ski boots or backpacks). Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025 Heavier ski boots designed for expert skiers, and ski racers in particular, are made from a heavy polyurethane that is formulated to produce a smooth, progressive flex when a skier drives their shins into it. Jake Stern, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025 The technology could also find use in applications other than prosthetics, such as wearable exoskeletons, downhill ski boots, or even spacesuits. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025 There's no need to buckle up in ski boots on a winter trip to Jackson Hole. Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ski boot

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski boot was in 1907

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“Ski boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20boot. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

ski boot

noun
: a boot or shoe used for skiing
especially : a heavy rigid boot that extends above the ankle
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