Moccasins: meaning, definitions and examples

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moccasins

 

[ ˈmɒkəsɪnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

Moccasins are a type of soft leather shoe or slipper, typically without a separate heel, originally worn by Native Americans.

Synonyms

footwear, shoes, slippers

Examples of usage

  • They slipped on their moccasins before heading out for a walk.
  • She wore a pair of comfortable moccasins around the house.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

Moccasins can also refer to a style of shoe inspired by the traditional Native American design, often featuring decorative beadwork or fringe.

Synonyms

flats, footwear, loafers

Examples of usage

  • She bought a pair of stylish moccasins to wear with her bohemian outfit.
  • The fashion designer incorporated moccasin elements into the collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "moccasins" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mocassins

🇮🇳 मोकासिन

🇩🇪 Mokassins

🇮🇩 moccasins

🇺🇦 мокасини

🇵🇱 mokasyny

🇯🇵 モカシン

🇫🇷 mocassins

🇪🇸 mocasines

🇹🇷 mokasenler

🇰🇷 모카신

🇸🇦 أحذية الموكاسين

🇨🇿 mokasíny

🇸🇰 mokasíny

🇨🇳 鹿皮鞋

🇸🇮 mokasini

🇮🇸 mokkaskór

🇰🇿 мокасиндер

🇬🇪 მოკასინები

🇦🇿 mocasinlər

🇲🇽 mocasines

Etymology

The word 'moccasin' comes from the Algonquian language Powhatan word 'makasin', which originally meant 'shoe'. Moccasins have been worn by various Native American tribes for centuries, known for their comfort and flexibility. Over time, moccasins have become popular worldwide as a comfortable and stylish footwear choice.

See also: moccasin.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,272, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.