Shoe Terminology

noun a body part at the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands

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• The doctor examined the patient's foot to check for any signs of injury.
• I stubbed my foot on the coffee table last night and it really hurts!
• I can't believe he shot himself in the foot by quitting his job without a backup plan.
• She really put her foot in her mouth when she made that awkward comment at the party.

noun a person who is idle or lazy, especially one who avoids work or responsibility

• The gentleman wore a pair of leather loafers to the business meeting.
• He's always just lounging around in his loafers, never doing any work.
• Check out those sick loafers he's rocking!
• She's a loafer when it comes to helping out with chores around the house.

adjective describing something that is wet and making a sloshing sound

• The sloshy sound of water could be heard from the leaking pipe.
• I hate walking in sloshy puddles after it rains.
• The drink was so strong, it made me feel all sloshy.
• Her emotions were sloshy, fluctuating between joy and sadness.

noun a type of flatfish

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• The company's sole purpose is to provide high-quality products to its customers.
• I'm the sole person in charge of this project.
• She's the sole reason I'm still here.
• His music is the sole source of joy in her life.

noun the bottom part of a shoe that comes into contact with the ground

• The outsole of the shoe is made of durable rubber for increased traction.
• Make sure to check the outsole of your sneakers for any signs of wear and tear.
• I love how the outsole on these boots gives me extra grip on slippery surfaces.
• Her outsole represents her strong foundation and stability in life.