overshoe
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Definition
- Noun:
- A protective outer shoe worn over regular footwear to shield it from moisture, snow, or cold weather.
Usage
- An overshoe is a type of protective covering for shoes. It is typically made of waterproof or insulating materials like rubber or plastic. People wear overshoes to keep their primary shoes clean and dry in wet, snowy, or muddy conditions.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To don one's overshoes": A somewhat formal or old-fashioned way to say "to put on one's overshoes."
- Before the storm, he dutifully donned his overshoes.
Variants and Related Words
- Galoshes (n): A specific type of waterproof overshoe, often made of rubber and fastened with buckles or zippers.
- Arctic or Winter overshoes (n): Insulated overshoes designed specifically for extreme cold.
- Overshoes is typically used in the plural form, as they are a pair of footwear.
Synonyms
- Galoshes
- Rubbers (chiefly North American, informal)
- Boot protectors
- Weatherproof shoe covers
Related Phrases
- "A pair of overshoes": The standard way to refer to this item.
- She keeps a pair of overshoes in her car for emergencies.
Noun
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footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
