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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They’re designed to transition seamlessly from the trail to the road, and the soft cushioning throughout the insole will keep you comfy all day long. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 These cushiony sneakers combine a memory foam insole, stretch bungee laces, and a heel pillow for added support. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 May 2025 The pressure-sensing insoles are self-powered by solar cells. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025 The snakeskin leather stripes represent luxury and Atlanta’s high-end influence, while a peach on the tongue and a map of Atlanta on the insole nod to the city’s neighborhoods. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for insole

Word History

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 4 Jun. 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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