boat shoe

noun

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

Examples of boat shoe in a Sentence

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Pearls, boat shoes, and a polo sweater are just preppy enough. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024 These comfy boat shoes would be perfect to pack on a cruise. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 While Velasca is mainly known for its high-quality men’s formal shoes, brogues and derbies or monk straps, during the pandemic the company invested in the development of more informal styles, in particular boat shoes for summer and booties for winter. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 This will comprise styles such as the Meena suede sandals, the Thekla ones in leather and the Harris boat shoes, all available up to size 46. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boat shoe 

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 2 Jan. 2025.

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