blote

/ˈbloʊt/ or /ˈbloʊt/ (BLOHT)

Definitions

1. noun

A blote is a type of folk dance shoe with a flat sole, typically made of leather or suede, originating from the Netherlands.

“She wore a pair of blotes to the folk dance festival.”

2. verb

To blote is to dance in blotes or to participate in a folk dance.

“We decided to blote the night away at the folk dance club.”

Synonyms

  • flat shoe
  • folk dance shoe

Antonyms

  • dress shoe
  • high heel