Galosh: meaning, definitions and examples

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galosh

 

[ ษกษ™หˆlษ’สƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galocha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฎเคฌเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gummistiefel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepatu bot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปะพัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒญใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galoche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chancla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lastik รงizme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฌด์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุงุก ู…ุทุงุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galoลกe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ galoลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ—้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรบmmรญstรญgvรฉl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปะพัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaloลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.