# booted

/ˈbutɪd/ (US) · /bˈuːtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/booted
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

wearing boots on your feet. You use this to describe someone who has their footwear on and is ready to go outside.

For teachers: wearing boots; equipped with sturdy footwear. Often used in a predicative position following a linking verb.

## Examples

- He stood by the door, fully booted and ready for the hike.
- The soldiers remained booted and spurred throughout the night, prepared for a sudden order to move.
- The rescue team appeared on the ridge, heavily booted and carrying thick coils of rope to assist the stranded climbers.

## Usage notes

- Often appears in the phrase 'booted and suited' to describe being fully prepared or dressed up.

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