Definition

A type of shoe that has a pointed front part, often with decorative holes, or the outermost part of a wing on a bird or aircraft.

Example

He wore a pair of stylish wingtips to the formal event.

Conversation

I just bought a new pair of shoes with a wingtip design.

Oh nice! I love that style, they look so classy.

Yeah, I think they’ll be perfect for the wedding next month.

Definitely! A wingtip will add a touch of elegance to your outfit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wingtip → It is formed from "wing" (from Old English "wenge", meaning the appendage used for flight) and "tip" (from Old English "tipa", meaning the end or point). The word "wingtip" refers to the end part of a wing, typically in the context of aircraft or birds.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'appendage used for flight' ('wing') and the 'end or point' ('tip') to remember that a wingtip is the end part of a wing.

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