English · Daily Life
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.