Boot
/buːt/
Definitions
3 meaningsA covering for the foot and lower leg, typically made of leather or other strong material.
/buːt/
Footwear covering the foot and lower leg.
My hiking boots are waterproof.
💡 Simply: Shoe that covers your ankle.
More Examples
She polished her leather boots.
How It's Used
"I put on my boots before going for a walk in the mud."
To kick or strike with force.
/buːt/
To kick forcefully.
The dog booted the ball under the table.
💡 Simply: To kick something hard.
More Examples
He booted the door open in frustration.
How It's Used
"He booted the ball across the field."
To start or restart a computer system.
/buːt/
To start or initiate (a computer system).
My computer is booting up.
💡 Simply: To turn on a computer.
More Examples
The system needs to be rebooted.
How It's Used
"The computer booted up quickly."
Idioms & expressions
boot out
To forcefully eject or remove someone.
"They booted him out of the club."
From Old English *bōt, meaning "profit, advantage, recompense." The modern meaning developed through various stages, including a type of strong-bodied container and eventually footwear.
The word 'boot' initially referred to profit or advantage, only later evolving to its modern meaning relating to footwear and computers.
Memory tip
Think of kicking a football with your BOOT.
Word Origin
"profit, advantage, recompense"