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Golosh - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A golosh is a waterproof overshoe or rubber boot worn to protect regular shoes from wet or muddy conditions. It is often used in rainy weather.

golosh

/ɡəˈlɑʃ/ /ɡəˈlɒʃ/

Definition:

A waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber, worn to protect shoes in wet weather.

Synonyms:

overshoe, rubber boot, galosh

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

barefoot, sandal

Common Collocations:

winter goloshes, pair of goloshes, wear goloshes

Derivatives:

galoshes (variant spelling), goloshed (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "golosh" to refer to protective footwear worn over regular shoes in rain or snow.

Common Phrases:

"slip on your goloshes, " "pair of old goloshes, " "goloshes for the rain"

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "galoche," possibly from Late Latin "gallica," meaning a type of shoe.

Examples:

  • 1. She wore her goloshes to keep her shoes dry in the rain.
  • 2. His old goloshes were cracked and no longer waterproof.
  • 3. Don’t forget your goloshes—it’s muddy outside!
  • 4. The children splashed in puddles wearing bright red goloshes.

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