overshoe

noun

over·shoe | \ ˈō-vər-ˌshü

\

Definition of overshoe

: an outer shoe especially : galosh

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Zippers was chosen in a contest in 1925 and was the brand name of a pair of rubber overshoes made by the B.F. Goodrich Co. — Karen Farkas, cleveland.com, "Zippy, the University of Akron's mascot, is officially a senior citizen," 1 May 2018

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The first known use of overshoe was in 1770

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overshoe

noun

English Language Learners Definition of overshoe

: a rubber shoe worn over another shoe in bad weather

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overshoe

noun

over·shoe | \ ˈō-vər-ˌshü

\

Kids Definition of overshoe

: a shoe (as of rubber) worn over another for protection

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