variants
also bootie
as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
an oldie from the disco era that urged you to shake your booty
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Recent Examples of booty
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Nike’s Rejuven8 Run Jelly went sport-tech, reworking the brand’s 2008 recovery shoe as a translucent PVC cage with a removable mesh bootie — part water shoe, part cage sneaker, part Y2K recovery runner.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
What’s more, the combo is actually comfortable; of course, that depends on the shoes, but fitted sock booties like hers have been blowing up thanks to their, well, sock-like comfort.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
As cameras roved around the stadium, women popped their booties, danced with friends and vied for a spot in an onstage twerk-off.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Aaron left the hospital and drove to a local Walmart, entering the store with his formerly bare feet now cloaked in surgery booties, and purchased hedge trimmers big enough to snip down the branch.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Nike’s Rejuven8 Run Jelly went sport-tech, reworking the brand’s 2008 recovery shoe as a translucent PVC cage with a removable mesh bootie — part water shoe, part cage sneaker, part Y2K recovery runner.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
What’s more, the combo is actually comfortable; of course, that depends on the shoes, but fitted sock booties like hers have been blowing up thanks to their, well, sock-like comfort.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The ideal is to choose styles with clean lines and neutral colors, like a pair of cap-toe booties in cream and black.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
Moisturizing gel booties and more are also available.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
As cameras roved around the stadium, women popped their booties, danced with friends and vied for a spot in an onstage twerk-off.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booty
Noun
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There will also be a limited-time in-game event with the chance to win more loot.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Activities for children include the popular Kids Sustainable Treasure Hunt in which participants check in with various exhibitors to learn about sustainability and earn a bag of loot.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A lot of these babies have bum agents that lowball them.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Many Indians and students of colonialism see it as a symbol of the British Empire and the domination and plunder of imperialism.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even with the windows open all the way, the heat is hugging us, kissing us, pinching our cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Miffy has pointy ears, chubby cheeks and wears an orange dress.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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These gentle giants used the surface area of their long necks and tails to shed heat and regulate their body temperature.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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Various engineers seeking superior grip performance have employed biomimicry in their designs, which have been inspired by seed pods, elephant trunks, lobster tails (in fact, using actual lobster tails), and, of course, octopus limbs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Like any good host, Twain kept us on the edge of our seats with multiple wardrobe changes as the show went on, ditching the bangs for a classic curly look.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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In an effort to sway Altman, Musk's team invited him for a tour of a Tesla factory and promised him a board seat at Tesla.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Yellow-rumps, as birders call them, have been seen migrating through northern Illinois even in April and late March.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Booty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booty. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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