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.
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.