noun
- soft boots traditionally made of sealskin or reindeer skin, worn by Inuit and other Arctic peoples
- modern boots designed for cold weather, often made of leather or synthetic materials with warm linings
Examples
- The Inuit hunter wore traditional mukluks to keep his feet warm on the ice.
- She bought a pair of mukluks for her trip to Alaska.
- The mukluks were lined with thick fur to protect against frostbite.
- Modern mukluks often feature waterproof materials and rubber soles.
- He pulled on his mukluks before heading out into the blizzard.
- The store sold both traditional and contemporary styles of mukluks.