outsole

noun

out·​sole ˈau̇t-ˌsōl How to pronounce outsole (audio)
: the outside sole of a boot or shoe

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It was crafted with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and stays true to its heritage with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and Sperry’s signature Razor-Cut Wave-Siping™ outsole. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025 Shoes made for weightlifting, meanwhile, tend to be flatter and have rigid, firm midsoles and dense, rubbery outsoles (the part that touches the ground). Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025 The structure of the X1 is completely different than a traditional shoe, with a unique outsole shape with a flat bottom and a flare for more stability. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 These courts usually have a rubber surface, so shoes with smooth outsoles are your best bet. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outsole

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outsole was in 1884

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“Outsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsole. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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