toe

noun

Definition of toenext
as in sole

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Recent Examples of toe Put it in Neutral On blazing summer days, head-to-toe white is the simplest (and coolest) way to make a bold statement. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026 The peep-toe shoes showed off her red-hot pedicure, mirrored on her hands in the form of a short almond manicure. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get muddy, officials said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 With practice, toe yoga gets easier (thanks to neuroplasticity, which is when your brain rewires itself in response to new challenges). — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toe
  1. sole
  2. foot
  3. belly
  4. underside
  5. floor
Noun
  • These from Kenneth Cole have a square-toe silhouette and slightly lifted sole.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • The Cat & Jack brand name is printed on the sole of the sandals.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of sole
Noun
  • Rotating between a starter and an impact substitute, Barcola seemed to be in a hurry to stamp his attacking authority on games and set France on the front foot.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The nearby curvilinear 902-foot Okan Tower, which will be completed first, will also be able to claim a superlative as the tallest to open for use, until the Cipriani and Waldorf projects wrap up construction.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Twenty wrestlers are committed to slipping on their mawashi loincloths (don’t call it a diaper), stomping to signal their readiness (that’s a shiko) and doing some belly-slapping grappling.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Come fill your belly with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and enough pizza to fill your soul.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of belly
Noun
  • Many pests hide and lay eggs on the undersides of leaves, so thorough coverage is essential.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • The underside is pure cotton and feels a bit more delicate, almost silky.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Definition of underside
Noun
  • The main upgrades will include a new floor as well as other aerodynamic components.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The top floor is the most immediately appealing to a casual visitor, with its curving ceiling, cafe, quiet seating and views toward the Finnish Parliament building.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of floor

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