overshoe

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈoʊvəɹˌʃuː/

Noun

overshoe (plural overshoes)

1. A shoe worn over an ordinary shoe, either to protect from water or mud, or to prevent damage to a floor. [from 18th c.]
   • 1899, Kate Chopin, The Awakening:

     “I will take some brandy,” said Edna, shivering as she removed her gloves and overshoes.

Related terms

• galosh
• gumshoe

Translations

• German: Überschuh
• Russian: бахи́ла

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