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balmoral

balmoral

8.7
A sturdy shoe with laces and a low heel for walking outdoors
  • noun
  • /ˈbæl.mə.rəl/
  • UK
translation icon : zapato de balmorales
  • A sturdy pair of balmorals is perfect for hiking in the countryside.

Examples

  • He polished his balmorals before heading out for the afternoon walk.

  • His classic black balmorals complemented the rest of his outfit.

  • He wore his new balmorals to the hiking trip.

  • These balmorals are perfect for walking on trails.

  • A sturdy pair of balmorals is perfect for hiking in the countryside.

  • These balmorals are ideal for long walks in the park.

  • He always wears his balmorals when going for a nature walk.

Synonyms

walker
vsbalmoral
8 2.5

A shoe with extra support and soft padding for moving on foot

is a specific sturdy laced walking shoe for outdoor use
oxford
vsbalmoral
  • Formal
4 5.1

A low leather shoe with laces people wear with formal clothes

is sturdier and made for outdoor walking rather than formal occasions

Compounds

Balmoral Castle
6.2

A large castle in northeast Scotland where the British king or queen lives privately

Surface Forms

balmoral singular
balmorals plural

Etymology

Balmoral comes from Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where people began to wear a low, strong boot for country walking and the shoe took the castle's name. So a balmoral is a sturdy, laced walking shoe you wear outdoors.