galoshes
/ɡəˈlɒʃɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡəˈlɑːʃɪz/ (ame, ipa)
galoshes — noun
1. rubber boots that slip on top of your normal shoes to keep them dry when you wal
rubber boots that slip on top of your normal shoes to keep them dry when you walk through rain, snow, or muddy puddles.
Imani pulled on her galoshes before stepping out into the heavy spring rain.
always plural: pull on / wear galoshes
The school keeps a row of small yellow galoshes by the door for rainy recess.
typical context: schools, kindergartens, wet weather
Reuben slid his work shoes into black galoshes before crossing the muddy field.
Grandma kept her galoshes by the back porch for muddy garden trips after storms.
The hikers stuffed their leather boots into galoshes for the wet, muddy trail.
- overshoes
more general — any waterproof shoe worn over another; galoshes are specifically the rubber rain type
- rubbers
American informal, older term for the same item
- rain boots
modern everyday equivalent, but worn directly on the foot, not over shoes
文法句型
always plural: a pair of galoshes
用法筆記
Always plural — refer to one item as 'a pair of galoshes', never 'a galosh'. The word is now somewhat old-fashioned in everyday speech; many modern speakers say 'rain boots' or 'wellies' (British) for similar footwear. Use 'galoshes' specifically when the boots are worn OVER ordinary shoes, not as standalone footwear.