outsole

noun

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

Examples of outsole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Slip-Resistance: Slip-resistant outsoles give extra traction when walking on slick or wet surfaces. Breathability: Many materials are breathable, but some offer more ventilation than others. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024 The shoes feature an all-over sandy suede, with gold and jade accents on the shank plate and outsole. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024 The midsoles also provide gentle compression to keep your feet firmly in place while taking in the views of your destination, and highly flexible outsoles give essential freedom of movement while remaining incredibly packable. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 The rubber outsole is made to have great traction and be very durable. Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024 Their durable rubber outsole offers traction on bare floors like hardwood and tile, as well as outdoor terrains in case your mama bear wants to throw them on to grab the newspaper in the morning. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 And to top it all off, the rubber outsoles on these shoes are durable and offer ample traction on a wide range of terrain — even following April showers. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024 The rubber outsole also contributes to overall comfort. Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024 It will be released in July, and has problem-solving features such as a polyurethane outsole to stand up to more destructive tricks. Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 May. 2024.

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