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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Also, keep your eyes peeled for winter sports gear, such as ski boots or snowboards. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026 Skis, ski boots and poles are classified as equipment, rather than gear. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 My dad turned 70 with his feet in the Florida sun instead of in ski boots on Utah powder. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The after-ski includes live music, traditional buffet spreads, and dancing around a maypole in ski boots. — Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 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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skibob
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skice
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“Ski boot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20boot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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ski boot

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