boat shoe

noun

: a low-cut shoe with a slip-resistant sole

Examples of boat shoe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This combination pairs well with preppy extras, like boat shoes and white ankle socks. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024 The talk was held in a snazzy ballroom, and most everyone was wearing boat shoes and blazers, Cappello said. Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024 Those cool bartenders are outgoing and gracious to everyone who walks in the door, from service industry stalwarts to middle-aged golfers in polo shirts and boat shoes. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 July 2024 There’s still plenty of room to get adventurous with your styling; everyone’s giving preppy boat shoes another go, and all the cool girls are stepping out in trendy footwear that doubles as jewelry. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for boat shoe 

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boat shoe was in 1907

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“Boat shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boat%20shoe. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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