Bootie vs. Bootee

a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)

A soft, woolen shoe, usually knitted, for a baby or small pet.

Example: ‘Take off the baby's bootees before you put her in the crib.’;

A thick sock worn under a wetsuit.

An overshoe or sock worn to cover dirty shoes or feet.

Example: ‘Surgeons often slip on bootees before entering the operating room.’;

A half boot or short boot.

a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies)

A bootee (also bootie or booty) is a short soft sock or bootlike garment used for warmth or protection. Bootees for babies are usually thick and knitted, to keep the baby's feet warm.