Birkenstock
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- proper noun
- /ˈbɜrkənˌstɑk/
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Birkenstock
- "With the advent of the big energy boom out West, we have seen a coalition of what David and I would always have thought were likely compatriots, but the media see as competitors—ranchers, hunting guides, the granola-eating, Birkenstock-wearing crowd."
- Birkenstock sandals
- wearing Birkenstock
- Birkenstock shoes
Or was there something specifically about Birkenstock that got you more, you know, more bearish on the stock?
- Or was there something specifically about Birkenstock that got you more, you know, more bearish on the stock?
Examples
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Kevin Cuddy is padding around the Jalbert camp in Birkenstock sandals, blue sweatpants, a T-shirt, and a baseball cap.
Academic text (1997) -
After a long day of hiking, she was relieved to slip into her comfortable Birkenstock sandals.
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None of your jeans-and-t-shirt, white socks and Birkenstock types in here.
Fiction book (1997) -
I'm a big Birkenstock guy, so that's my non sneaker shoe that you'll see one day.
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She is wearing Birkenstock sandals, beaded earrings, a long dress, and a vest; her attire suggests that she is a "New Ager" or a "liberal," possibly a "progressive."
Academic text (1995) -
He chose to wear his Birkenstock sandals to the beach because they offer great support.
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Many people prefer Birkenstock sandals for their unique design and comfort during warm weather.
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
The brand Birkenstock gets its name from the German parts Birke and stock, meaning 'birch' and 'stick'. It was the family name of the people who made these shoes, so the company and its sandals are simply called Birkenstock.