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Meaning of shoe
A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, plastic, or fabric, and held on the foot by laces, straps, or other fastenings.
Etymology of shoe
The word "shoe" comes from the Old English word "scōh", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skōhiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "skep-", which meant "to shape, to form".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and has evolved over time to include various types of footwear.
Synonyms
sneaker
boot
sandal
loafer
mule
slipper
pump
heel
toe
footwear
brogue
oxford
loafer
espadrille
clog
flip flop
bootie
stiletto
wedge
sneaker
running shoe
hiking boot
dress shoe
casual shoe
athletic shoe
walking shoe
dance shoe
shoe boot
ankle boot
knee high boot
thigh high boot
cowboy boot
work boot
rain boot
snow boot
ski boot
skate shoe
basketball shoe
tennis shoe
soccer shoe
football shoe
golf shoe
Definitions
- A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, plastic, or fabric, and held on the foot by laces, straps, or other fastenings.
- A particular type of footwear, such as a sports shoe or a dress shoe.
- A device or object that is shaped like a shoe, such as a shoe for a horse's hoof.
Usage Examples
- I need to buy a new pair of shoes for the party tonight.
- She wore high heels to the wedding, but changed into flats for the reception.
- He laced up his running shoes and headed out the door for a jog.
- The shoe store had a wide selection of boots, sandals, and sneakers.
- The horse needed new shoes, so the blacksmith came to fit them.
Antonyms
sock
stocking
barefoot
footwearless
unshod
unsheathed
uncovered
exposed
unprotected
naked
shoeless
bootless
sandalless
moccasinless
slipperless
stockingless
hoseless
ungloved
unshackled