shoe — a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃuː/
Example Sentences
- My shoe is talking to me - it says it's sole-tired!
- She lost her shoe while running to catch the bus.
- If the shoe fits, wear it - but if it doesn't, return it!
shoe
NOUN[/ʃuː/]
a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle
a friendly salesperson kneels down holding a brown leather shoe while a customer sits in a chair. The salesperson carefully slides the shoe onto the customer's foot, showing how it covers and protects the foot completely. The shoe fits snugly around the foot with its sturdy sole touching the ground and the leather upper ending just below the ankle. Other customers browse nearby shelves filled with various types of footwear in different colors and styles. The customer smiles as they test how the shoe feels and looks on their foot. a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Shoe derives from Old English 'scōh', a term rooted in Proto-Germanic ancestry shared across the Germanic language family. The word encapsulates an ancient human concept of foot protection, reflecting one of humanity's oldest practical innovations.
Breakdown
Old English 'scōh' evolved through sound shifts in Middle English before stabilizing into modern English 'shoe'. The word has no decomposable morphemes (prefix, root, suffix), remaining a simple inherited root from Germanic origins.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My shoe is talking to me - it says it's sole-tired!”
“She lost her shoe while running to catch the bus.”
“If the shoe fits, wear it - but if it doesn't, return it!”
“These shoes are so comfortable I could walk all day.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.