as in loots
valuables stolen or taken by force
no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty
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Recent Examples of booties
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
These red suede kitten heel booties are a vision, especially when styled with boho, feminine pieces like a floaty maxidress, a black suede bag, and chunky gold hoop earrings.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The style is part of the brand’s Condora collection, which features pumps, slingbacks, sandals, booties and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
In warmer areas, consider packing booties, sunglasses or sunscreen.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s no better time to invest—so spring for that perfect pair of Chelsea boots, trendy leather knee-highs (an easy addition to seasonal dresses and skirts), or suede kitten-heeled booties.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The Asiertiy Buffalo Plaid Flannel Shirt is currently less than $20, and our top choice for on-sale denim, the Grapent Straight Leg Jeans, pair easily with booties and a chic sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The booties are constructed from 100% leather and boast a sleek silhouette with a little bit of interest in that unique heel.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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Wear it to the office with a blouse, dark wash wide-leg jeans, and kitten heels, or style it with a midi skirt and ankle booties for date night.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
These red suede kitten heel booties are a vision, especially when styled with boho, feminine pieces like a floaty maxidress, a black suede bag, and chunky gold hoop earrings.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The style is part of the brand’s Condora collection, which features pumps, slingbacks, sandals, booties and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
In warmer areas, consider packing booties, sunglasses or sunscreen.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s no better time to invest—so spring for that perfect pair of Chelsea boots, trendy leather knee-highs (an easy addition to seasonal dresses and skirts), or suede kitten-heeled booties.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The Asiertiy Buffalo Plaid Flannel Shirt is currently less than $20, and our top choice for on-sale denim, the Grapent Straight Leg Jeans, pair easily with booties and a chic sweater.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The booties are constructed from 100% leather and boast a sleek silhouette with a little bit of interest in that unique heel.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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