insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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The shoes have a lightweight outsole that doesn’t weigh your feet down, and a cushioned memory foam insole that feels supportive Love a great deal? Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024 The shoes enhance support with a mesh upper, a cooling insole, and flexible traction on the outsole. Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 Like other Ugg boots, the lining features 60% upcycled wool (the wool is what gives Ugg its famous stay-dry warmth and comfort) mixed with 40% lyocell on the insole. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024 These minimalist sneakers also have odor-fighting insoles, high-traction, squeak-free outsoles, and a fluid-resistant upper that’s easy to wipe clean at the end of a long week. Esther Carlstone, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for insole 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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