ski boot

noun

: a rigid padded shoe that extends just above the ankle, is secured to the foot, and is locked into position in a ski binding

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On the other hand, if the moisture is moved away from your feet (i.e. by a moisture-wicking synthetic sock) and gets trapped under the plastic shell of a ski boot or the vapor barrier of mountaineering boots, the cold from the outside can really bring down your boot temp. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025 The best cross country ski boots have undergone some impressive developments for skate and classic XC skiing. Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025 Tardis-like with space enough for ski boots, helmet, and a week’s worth of outerwear and evening clothes, the extra-wide straps help distribute the weight more evenly than other bags he’s tested. Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025 Sun & Ski Sports has a pair of K2 men’s ski boots that are rugged but comfortable. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ski boot

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ski boot was in 1907

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“Ski boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20boot. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

ski boot

noun
: a boot or shoe used for skiing
especially : a heavy rigid boot that extends above the ankle
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