insole

noun

in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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The shoes also have a padded insole plus a flexible rubber outsole that offers traction while walking. Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 The rounded, spacious toe boxes won’t leave your feet feeling restricted (even during long days of wear), and light padding within the insoles offers impressive comfort during walking tours, running errands, or a long work day. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 The cushioned insole makes the slippers extra cozy. Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025 Carter uses the results to create custom orthotic insoles. Claire Trageser, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

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First Known Use

circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of insole was circa 1861

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“Insole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insole. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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insole

noun
in·​sole ˈin-ˌsōl How to pronounce insole (audio)
1
: an inside sole of a shoe
2
: a loose thin strip placed inside a shoe for warmth or comfort

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