bootee

Plural: bootees

Noun

• A soft, knitted shoe, typically for a baby.
• a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)
• A soft, woolen shoe, usually knitted, for a baby or small pet.
• A thick sock worn under a wetsuit.
• An overshoe or sock worn to cover dirty shoes or feet.

Examples

• He managed to squeeze in ’BOOTEE’ using a tricky hook, proving every letter counts.
• Surgeons often slip on bootees before entering the operating room.
• Take off the baby's bootees before you put her in the crib.

Synonyms

bootie