1
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
usually used in combination
five-toed
round-toed shoes
2
[from past participle of toe entry 2] : driven obliquely
a toed nail
also : secured by diagonal or oblique nailing

Examples of toed in a Sentence

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Prep in Your Step From a timeless trench to a colorful polo, preppy staples are the perfect match for this pointy-toed pair of Michael Kors oxfords. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 Blue and red plaid form fitting suit, with open toed red stilettos. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The musician wore a white button down underneath his jacket, and accessorized with a leather tie and square toed shoes. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 No open toed shoes—but heels aren’t mainstream either Another agreed upon no-no for appropriate office attire is open-toed shoes. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for toed

Word History

Etymology

toe entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toed was circa 1611

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“Toed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toed. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

toed

adjective
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
five-toed
round-toed shoes

Medical Definition

toed

adjective
: having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
usually used in combination
five-toed
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