instep

A noun referring to the arched middle part of the human foot between the toes and the ankle, or the corresponding part of a shoe or stocking that covers this area.

• 🇩🇪Der gewölbte mittlere Teil des menschlichen Fußes zwischen Zehen und Fußknöchel; auch der entsprechende Teil eines Schuhs oder Strumpfs, der diesen Bereich bedeckt.

1. The arch of the foot B1 formal

   The curved middle part of the human foot between the toes and the heel.

   • She has high arches, and her instep is very prominent.
   • The doctor examined the instep for any signs of swelling.
   • Runners often experience pain in the instep due to overuse.

   🇩🇪Fußgewölbe

   Synonyme: arch

2. Part of a shoe or stocking B1 formal

   The part of a shoe, boot, or stocking that covers the arch of the foot.

   • These shoes are too tight across the instep.
   • The leather of the instep was reinforced for better support.
   • Her stockings had a decorative pattern on the instep.

   🇩🇪Fußrücken

   Synonyme: vamp

• insteps plural form
• insteps' possessive plural form
• instep's possessive singular form