overshoes

/ˈəʊ.və.ʃuːz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈoʊ.vɚ.ʃuːz/ (ame, ipa)

overshoes — noun

1. waterproof covers or extra shoes that fit over regular shoes to keep the shoes u

1.名詞C1
釋義

waterproof covers or extra shoes that fit over regular shoes to keep the shoes underneath dry and to stop water, snow, or dirt from being brought indoors.

例句

Zuri pulled on rubber overshoes before walking to the snowy bus stop.

put on + overshoes before going out in snow

The museum asks visitors to pull overshoes over outdoor shoes on rainy days.

pull overshoes over shoes

同義詞
  • galoshes

    a common word for thick waterproof overshoes, especially in North American English

  • rubbers

    older North American term for rubber overshoes

  • shoe covers

    broader term, often for thin protective covers used indoors

文法句型

a pair of overshoes

overshoes + plural verb

用法筆記

Usually used in the plural when you mean the full pair. The singular form 'overshoe' names one piece, but in everyday use people most often talk about 'overshoes' when discussing wet weather or places that need clean floors.

常見錯誤

I bought an overshoes for the snow.
I bought a pair of overshoes for the snow.
💡when you mean one set, the noun is usually treated as a plural item.