booties 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of booty
as in loots
valuables stolen or taken by force no one knows where Captain Kidd hid his booty, but that hasn't deterred hopeful adventurers from looking for it for the last 300 years

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noun (2)

plural of booty, slang
as in cheeks
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 booties
Noun
Pair it with baggy jeans, pleated trousers, silky pants, or a denim maxi skirt, then finish the look with loafers, ballet flats, low-profile sneakers, or heeled booties. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 What sets this style apart from other trends like cowboy boots or square-toe booties is the fact that there are a range of options currently on the market. — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Bonvissuto keeps pet booties on hand (to prevent paws from burning), along with a cooling mat for a comfy place to rest. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026 Always avoid hot asphalt parking lots by carrying your dog or using booties, and never leave dogs in cars. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 While Kahan performed, a pair of pups wearing booties and matching headphones amused folks outside the platinum lounge. — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Swift attended a New York Knicks game in 2014 wearing Christian Louboutin‘s Attroupa booties with animal print detailing. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Dogs may need booties to protect their paws from hot pavement; Best Friends Animal Society recommends holding your hand to the pavement for 7 seconds before a walk. — David Yeomans, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booties
  1. treasures
  2. cheeks
  3. bums
  4. seats
  5. tails
  6. bottoms
  7. rumps
Noun
  • And midcentury Italian treasures, like the Osvaldo Borsani floor lamp in the living room with an ivy motif creeping up its base, add a touch of glamour.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • And just that, seeing tearstains on my father’s cheeks, was like seeing water run uphill.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Their skin is flawless, their cheeks rosy, their bodies unmarked by the forces of gravity or physical strain.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheeks
Noun
  • The Coliseum stayed in business for 500 years, bums in seats twice a week, watching people hack each other to death.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of bums
Noun
  • For the first time, all 21 seats on the Board of Education are up for grabs.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seats
Noun
  • Their big paws may have bits of fur growing between their toes, and their tails are long and bushy.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yak skulls, tails and hair hang in a barn overseen by a furtive gray cat.
    — David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of tails
Noun
  • Lizzo rocked a purple shimmery string bikini from her Yitty brand, featuring a tiny triangle top and high-waisted bottoms with bows tied on each side of her hips.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The sleek, slip-on style instantly elevates the most basic outfit with that classic mule-meets-loafer design, while the flat bottoms provide all-day comfort.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • 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
  • The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of rumps

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