Doc Martens
Doc Martens noun: dr. Martens-brand footwear, especially a style of high lace-up leather boot with air-cushioned sole, traditionally associated with British skinheads, adopted by other subcultures at various times.
Noun
Doc Martens pl (normally plural, singular Doc Marten)
- Dr. Martens-brand footwear, especially a style of high lace-up leather boot with air-cushioned sole, traditionally associated with British skinheads, adopted by other subcultures at various times.
- If you can imagine Tinker Bell at age thirty-something, minus the wings, wearing flannel, denim, and Doc Martens, you've got a pretty good picture of my mom.2015, Rick Riordan, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer, page 49
Synonyms of Doc Martens
Forms of Doc Martens
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Origin of Doc Martens
The brand is named after Klaus Märtens.
Words formed from Doc Martens
Questions about Doc Martens
- What does Doc Martens mean?
- Doc Martens means dr. Martens-brand footwear, especially a style of high lace-up leather boot with air-cushioned sole, traditionally associated with British skinheads, adopted by other subcultures at various times.
- What part of speech is Doc Martens?
- Doc Martens is a noun.
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