Shoes: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoes

 

[ สƒuหz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

to wear on feet

Shoes are items of footwear that are worn to protect and comfort the human foot. They come in various styles and designs, ranging from sneakers to high heels.

Synonyms

boots, footwear, sandals

Examples of usage

  • She bought a new pair of shoes for the party.
  • He always polishes his shoes before going out.
Context #2 | Noun

in fashion

Shoes can also be a fashion statement, with many people collecting them as a hobby or for investment purposes. Designer shoes are often sought after for their unique styles and luxury materials.

Synonyms

footwear, heels, sneakers

Examples of usage

  • She owns a vast collection of designer shoes.
  • The fashion show featured the latest trends in shoes.
Context #3 | Verb

to put on shoes

To shoe means to put on footwear. It is a common action before leaving the house or going outside.

Synonyms

don footwear, put on shoes, wear shoes

Examples of usage

  • She shod her feet before heading out.
  • He always shoes his children before they play outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sapatos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schuhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepatu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะทัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ buty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ด (ใใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaussures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zapatos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayakkabฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ฐœ (sinbal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุฐูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ topรกnky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž‹ (xiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤevlji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา› ะบะธั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaqqabฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zapatos

Etymology

The history of shoes dates back thousands of years, with evidence of early footwear found in archaeological sites. Initially, shoes were made from natural materials like leather and wood. As civilizations advanced, so did shoe technology, leading to the diverse range of footwear we have today.

See also: overshoe, shoe, shoelace, shoemaker, shoer, shoestring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,737, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.