Definitions

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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“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

Everyone visiting left with something: a pair of leopard print boots, a dress for a brother’s upcoming wedding or a red tango-friendly gown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Betty Campbell even celebrated her 90th birthday by donning her spacesuit, moon boots and helmet and doing a moonwalk.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

From there, the movie was immortalized in the meme canon with Andy’s Chanel boots and Miranda’s famous cerulean monologue.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Torak guessed that if he were reckless enough to remove the heavy, furred boots, he’d find a similar mark on each heel.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver