shoes — coverings for the feet, typically made of leather or other durable material
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: coverings for the feet, typically made of leather or other durable material
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃuːz/
Example Sentences
- My boss told me to walk in his shoes, so I literally stole his Nike sneakers.
- These shoes are too tight for my feet.
- She has over fifty pairs of shoes in her closet.
shoes
NOUN[/ʃuːz/]
coverings for the feet, typically made of leather or other durable material
a young hiker steps carefully through thick mud while wearing sturdy brown hiking boots. Her companion follows behind, also wearing waterproof boots that keep their feet completely dry. The muddy trail splashes up against their protective footwear but cannot penetrate inside. Their boots grip firmly on the slippery surface, preventing them from falling. Other hikers in the background navigate the challenging terrain safely thanks to their proper footwear. Birds perch on nearby branches watching the group make steady progress. coverings for the feet made of durable material protecting against harsh conditions
When you've got the blues, it's hard to choose the right shoes!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'scoh,' which evolved from Proto-Germanic ancestors. The fundamental concept of foot protection has been embedded in this term for millennia, tracing back to early Germanic languages where the root expressed the idea of a protective covering for the foot.
Breakdown
shoe (Old English scoh, from Proto-Germanic *skohaz) + -s (plural suffix). The base noun 'shoe' represents the singular form of footwear, with the plural marker '-s' indicating more than one such object.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss told me to walk in his shoes, so I literally stole his Nike sneakers.”
“These shoes are too tight for my feet.”
“She has over fifty pairs of shoes in her closet.”
“I forgot to wear shoes to the grocery store and got some strange looks.”
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