Galosh: meaning, definitions and examples
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galosh
[ ษกษหlษส ]
rainy weather
A waterproof overshoe typically made of rubber; to protect the shoes from rain or mud.
Synonyms
overshoe, rubber boot, wellington.
Examples of usage
- I wore my galoshes to keep my feet dry in the rain.
- She slipped on her galoshes before heading out into the storm.
fashion
A type of overshoe worn to protect shoes from mud or water.
Synonyms
overshoe, rubber boot, shoe cover.
Examples of usage
- He added a stylish touch to his outfit with a pair of galoshes.
- The fashion designer showcased a collection of colorful galoshes.
Translations
Translations of the word "galosh" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galocha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Gummistiefel
๐ฎ๐ฉ sepatu bot
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะปะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kalosz
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใญใใทใฅ
๐ซ๐ท galoche
๐ช๐ธ chancla
๐น๐ท lastik รงizme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฌด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฐุงุก ู ุทุงุทู
๐จ๐ฟ galoลกe
๐ธ๐ฐ galoลกa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ galos
๐ฎ๐ธ gรบmmรญstรญgvรฉl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐะปะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaloล
๐ฒ๐ฝ chancla
Etymology
The word 'galosh' originated from the French word 'galoche', which means 'clog'. Galoshes were originally wooden shoes or pattens with an overshoes meant to protect the footwear from mud and water. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the rubber or waterproof overshoes commonly used today.
See also: galoshes.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,734, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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