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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These vegan kicks have a memory foam insole that the brand says will keep the air flowing into your shoe with every step. Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Made with a knit upper that offers flexibility when walking, the Tamia flats are also water-repellent and come with a removable insole. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025 The sleek black loafers look fashionable thanks to a chain detail but hide an orthopedic insole that will mold to your foot over time. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 Remove the insoles and dry each running shoe separately. Kieran Alger, WIRED, 21 Dec. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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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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