bootee

[ boo-tee, boo-tee ]

noun

1. a less common variant of bootie ( def ).

bootee

/ ˈbuːtiː; buːˈtiː /

noun

1. a soft shoe for a baby, esp a knitted one
2. a boot for women and children, esp an ankle-length one

Word History and Origins

Origin of bootee¹

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; boot ¹ + -ee, perhaps as pseudo-French spelling of -y ² ( -ie )

Example Sentences

Flies buzzed about the room, but were often drowned out by the sound of humans’ protective plastic bootees crinkling with every step, a safety measure employed by the university for the health of the birds.

From Seattle Times

Official endurance and ice swims require the same uniform: no neoprene, no gloves, no bootees.

From Seattle Times

Livestock operations — such as poultry farms, for example — often require that workers wear Tyvek suits, masks and bootees and “shower-in” and “shower-out” of the fully sealed sheds where captive animals are kept.

From New York Times

“Rag & Bone bootees are not for going to the White House,” he instructed me when we were out of the receiving line.

From New York Times

Before she performed, guests slipped on bootees and spent two hours winding their way through a mirrored Es Devlin installation that seemed tailor-made for selfies.

From New York Times