Overshoe: meaning, definitions and examples
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overshoe
[ ˈəʊvəʃuː ]
footwear
a rubber shoe worn over a normal shoe to keep it dry in wet weather
Synonyms
galoshes, rubbers, wellingtons
Examples of usage
- I put on my overshoes before going out in the rain.
- She wore her overshoes to protect her shoes from mud.
protective gear
a protective shoe covering worn in industrial or hazardous environments
Synonyms
protective shoe covers, safety shoe covers
Examples of usage
- The workers were required to wear overshoes in the chemical plant.
- He put on his overshoes before entering the cleanroom.
Translations
Translations of the word "overshoe" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cobertura de sapato
🇮🇳 जूते का कवर
🇩🇪 Überschuh
🇮🇩 penutup sepatu
🇺🇦 бахіли
🇵🇱 ochraniacz na buty
🇯🇵 靴カバー
🇫🇷 couvre-chaussure
🇪🇸 cubrezapatos
🇹🇷 ayakkabı kılıfı
🇰🇷 신발 덮개
🇸🇦 غطاء الحذاء
🇨🇿 návleky na boty
🇸🇰 návleky na topánky
🇨🇳 鞋套
🇸🇮 prevleka za čevlje
🇮🇸 skóhlífar
🇰🇿 аяқ киім қаптамасы
🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმლის საფარი
🇦🇿 ayaqqabı örtüyü
🇲🇽 cubrecalzado
Word origin
The term 'overshoe' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'over' and 'shoe' to describe a shoe worn over another shoe for protection or in specific environments. Initially designed for wet weather conditions, overshoes evolved to include protective gear for industrial settings. The versatility and practicality of overshoes have made them a popular choice in various work and weather-related situations.
See also: shoe, shoelace, shoemaker, shoer, shoes, shoestring.