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
Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Consider getting pet-safe ice melts or dressing your furry friend up in booties.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The pointy toe and kitten heel give these booties an elegant shape while still being practical enough to saunter around the streets of Paris without needing to order an Uber to get to dinner.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The black satin platform booties, which retail for $2,195, featured a bold square toe box, a corset-esque lace-up detail in front, and a skinny over six-inch stiletto.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The cushioned quilt that covers it provides insulation that is both comfy and clutch for keeping our booties warm on a chilly night.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The sweater will look great with everything from jeans and booties to a midi skirt and heels.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Our edit includes truly flat options, booties with the most micro-heels possible, and one TikTok-famous pair that literally looks like a pair of socks.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The outfit was covered all over with green and blue crystals, as were her platform booties, looking like some kind of alien mermaid who grew legs and learned to play the piano (celebratory).
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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How to keep pets safe from frostbite According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or ASPCA, pets and dogs can be susceptible to frostbite on their paws, ears, and tails so booties and paw protectants are recommended.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Consider getting pet-safe ice melts or dressing your furry friend up in booties.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The pointy toe and kitten heel give these booties an elegant shape while still being practical enough to saunter around the streets of Paris without needing to order an Uber to get to dinner.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The black satin platform booties, which retail for $2,195, featured a bold square toe box, a corset-esque lace-up detail in front, and a skinny over six-inch stiletto.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The cushioned quilt that covers it provides insulation that is both comfy and clutch for keeping our booties warm on a chilly night.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The sweater will look great with everything from jeans and booties to a midi skirt and heels.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Our edit includes truly flat options, booties with the most micro-heels possible, and one TikTok-famous pair that literally looks like a pair of socks.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The outfit was covered all over with green and blue crystals, as were her platform booties, looking like some kind of alien mermaid who grew legs and learned to play the piano (celebratory).
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Booties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booties. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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