bootee

Knitted baby sock

A bootee is a soft, knitted or crocheted shoe for a baby, typically covering the foot and ankle: The gift set included matching hat and bootees.

The term also applies to a protective covering worn over shoes or boots, as in medical or cleanroom settings.

Also spelled bootie.

infant

baby

Very young child

  • newbornInfant just delivered
  • tinyExtremely small in size
  • onesieSnap-closure infant garment

nursery · layette · christening · baptism · bassinet · cradle · swaddling · diaper · bib · pacifier

cozy

warm

Moderately heated, or friendly

  • softYielding to touch
  • snugComfortably close-fitting
  • fleeceWool still on sheep

plush · fluffy · padded · cushioned · insulated · thermal · woolen · sherpa · quilted · velvety

knitted

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • crochetHooked needle needlework
  • handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
  • woolSheared animal fiber

pattern · stitch · purl · cable · ribbing · needles · craft · handknit · skein · acrylic

protective

disposable

Made for one use

sanitary · hygiene · cleanroom · laboratory · hospital · sterile · nonslip · waterproof · overshoe · clinical

Opposites
footwear construction

booteeboot

High shoe or startup

work boot · hiking boot · dress shoe · oxford · combat boot

size/wearer age

booteewader

Shallow-water walker

jackboot · riding boot · cowboy boot · galoshes · hip waders

footwear size/coverage

booteewader

Shallow-water walker

hip boot · galosh · mukluks

Phrases
Family

boot, reboot, booting, booties, reboots, bootstrap, bootie, bootmaker, bootstraps

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G