boots (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /buːts/

Definition

A type of footwear that covers the foot and ankle, and often extends up the leg.

Examples

• She wore knee-high boots with her dress.

• The construction workers needed steel-toed boots for safety.

• He polished his riding boots before the competition.

How to Use boots

boot up (phrasal verb)

To start a computer or other electronic device. — "It takes a few minutes for the computer to boot up."

in boots (prepositional phrase)

Wearing boots. — "She looked elegant in her new riding boots."

steel-toed boots (collocation)

Boots with a protective metal cap in the toe. — "He wore steel-toed boots to protect his feet on the construction site."

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