insole
noun
in·sole
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Definition of insole
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort
Examples of insole in a Sentence
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Those boxes touted a lower price for Amazon's versions of items such as Glad trash bags, Dr. Scholl's gel insoles, Energizer batteries and Nicorette gum. — Author: Jay Greene, Anchorage Daily News, "Aggressive Amazon tactic pushes you to consider its own brand before you click ‘buy’ amazon," 29 Aug. 2019 Santa Venetia eschews the discomfort of traditional clogs by placing a barely noticeable foam bottom on the insole. — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Santa Venetia Makes Tie Dyed and Purple Metallic Clogs," 22 Aug. 2019 Karwai TangGetty Images Kate is reportedly a fan of these $20, leather insoles from Alice Bow. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Reportedly Wears These $20 High Heel Insoles," 18 Aug. 2019 If unavailable, use an old insole or thick cardboard. — Scientific American, "Distorted Images," 6 June 2019 Viscoelastic materials are fantastically useful in the modern world: They are used for shoe insoles, ear plugs, shock absorbers and more. — Helen Czerski, WSJ, "The Sugary Coats of Holiday Apples," 15 Nov. 2018 Think: a soft, padded insole made with moisture-wicking merino wool that reduces foot odors and breathable mesh knit fabric throughout the shoe—all made with sustainable, recycled materials for a machine-washable shoe with unrivaled comfort. — Chelsey Hamilton, Health.com, "The Cult-Favorite Sneakers That Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More Celebs Love Just Launched the Cutest New Styles," 9 July 2019 The awning motif extends to the shoe’s insole, which has the familiar green and white striping. — Jennifer Larino, nola.com, "This French Quarter shop is releasing a Cafe du Monde-inspired sneaker," 18 June 2019 Made with rugged yet breathable fabrics, with insoles that are as comfortable as the best running shoes, and waterproofing (on some models) that actually keeps your feet dry. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Hiking Boots for Exploring the Outdoors," 9 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'insole.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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insole
noun
English Language Learners Definition of insole
: the bottom of the inside of a shoe
: a thin piece of material that you put at the bottom of the inside of a shoe for comfort
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