moccasin

noun

moc·​ca·​sin ˈmä-kə-sən How to pronounce moccasin (audio)
1
a
: a soft leather heelless shoe or boot with the sole brought up the sides of the foot and over the toes where it is joined with a puckered seam to a U-shaped piece lying on top of the foot
b
: a regular shoe having a seam on the forepart of the vamp imitating the seam of a moccasin
2
b
: a snake (as of the genus Natrix) resembling a water moccasin
moccasined adjective

Examples of moccasin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The same trick has been played with Native American art where moccasins, buffalo robes or baskets made 200 years ago remain more commonplace in museums than paintings, sculptures, or photography from the last 20 years by Indigenous artists. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 Included in the savings are popular styles like moccasins, suede boots, and a pair of comfy slides that are going for just $46. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 Ugg slippers, moccasins, and boots are also marked down at Rue La La, an under-the-radar site that offers impressive discounts on shoes, clothes, and accessories. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023 Inuit designer April Allen also created a red shift dress, shown with traditional matching moccasins. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023 From the extra-fluffy moccasins by Dream Pairs that are marked down nearly 30 percent to the all-around cozy Koolaburra by Ugg slippers that are starting at $64, Amazon's on-sale slipper offerings are off the charts. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 18 Nov. 2023 Shop moccasins, fuzzy indoor loafers, and boot-style slippers made from fleece, super-soft chenille, terry cloth, and more — all for under $40. Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023 Roadside shops remain filled with kitsch that jumbles tropes: leather ponchos made in Mexico, moccasins made in the Dominican Republic, animal figurines from Pakistan. Jacey Fortin Mike Belleme, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2023 Other popular styles that are marked down include suede moccasins and tall boots. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Virginia Algonquian mockasin

First Known Use

circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of moccasin was circa 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Moccasin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moccasin. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

moccasin

noun
moc·​ca·​sin ˈmäk-ə-sən How to pronounce moccasin (audio)
1
a
: a soft leather shoe without a heel and with the sole and sides made of one piece
b
: a similar shoe with a separate sole
2

Medical Definition

moccasin

noun
moc·​ca·​sin ˈmäk-ə-sən How to pronounce moccasin (audio)
1
2
: a snake (as of the genus Natrix) resembling a water moccasin
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