boots

[boots] / buts /

NOUN

heavy, often tall, shoe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

footwear

STRONG

brogan galoshes oxford waders waters

WEAK

mukluk snow shoes

VERB

kick; oust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce eject evict expel knock shove

STRONG

ax can chase chuck cut discharge dismiss drive dropkick extrude fire heave punt sack terminate

WEAK

eighty-six kick out throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admit allow permit take in welcome

STRONG

employ engage hire hold keep

VERB

start operating system

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reboot reset

STRONG

bootstrap load restart start

WEAK

cold boot start computer warm boot

Example Sentences

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"He's leaving very big boots to fill, but now it's time to find his successor to follow in his pawprints and keep protecting koalas."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

She also kept some blinged-out, custom-made high-heeled cowboy boots nearby just in case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This year, attendees can sign up for free massages, red light therapy sessions, lymphatic drainage boots, and—thanks in part to a partnership with LEGO—partake in a series of analog “adult play” installations.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“My overall vision for this house was industrial, modern, enjoying life, put your boots up on the table, and just enjoy this beautiful Texas,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Showing off a sketch of snakeskin cowboy boots.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila