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shoes

/ʃuːz/

[/ʃuːz/]

foot coverings

Beginnernoun

Definition

Coverings for the feet, usually made of leather or other strong material.

Example

He tied his running shoes tightly and set off down the path before the sun rose.

He tied his running shoes tightly and set off down the path before the sun rose.

Etymology

From Old English 'scoh', of Germanic origin, related to German 'Schuh'.

How & Where It’s Used

Everyday footwear; also in idioms like 'in someone's shoes' meaning their situation.

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