shoe

\ ˈshü

Definition of shoe

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (such as leather)

b : a metal plate or rim for the hoof of an animal

2 : something resembling a shoe in function or placement

3 shoes plural : another's place, function, or viewpoint steps from assistant stage manager into the star's shoes— Steven Fuller

4 : a device that retards, stops, or controls the motion of an object especially : the part of a brake that presses on the brake drum

5a : any of various devices that are inserted in or run along a track or groove to guide a movement, provide a contact or friction grip, or protect against wear, damage, or slipping

b : a device (such as a clip or track) on a camera that permits attachment of an accessory item (such as a flash unit)

6 : a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards

shoe

verb

shod\ ˈshäd

\ also shoed\ ˈshüd

\; shoeing\ ˈshü-iŋ

Definition of shoe (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to furnish with a shoe

2 : to cover for protection, strength, or ornament

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Examples of shoe in a Sentence

Noun She bought a pair of shoes. He took off his shoes and socks. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now. Anyone in her shoes would have done the same thing. Verb The blacksmith shod the horse. The horse was taken to be shod.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun During a remodel of her Connecticut home, a fashion professional with a sizable collection of clothes, shoes and handbags added a 150-square-foot dressing room to showcase her favorite pieces. — Adrienne Gaffney, WSJ, "An Off-the-Hook Closet in Connecticut," 20 Feb. 2020 Witness the suitcases, eyeglasses, toys, a mountain of shoes. — CBS News, "A return to Auschwitz, 75 years after liberation," 16 Feb. 2020 It was rooted in a small act of generosity 20 years earlier that took about as much time as tying a pair of shoes. — David Tarrant, Dallas News, "She signed up to donate bone marrow 20 years ago. Then a Dallas-area boy needed help," 15 Feb. 2020 With drinks, a buffet, wristbands and their own private section within reaching distance of Stanley's shoes. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "Kiss star Paul Stanley 'rolled out the red carpet' for Covington business owners," 14 Feb. 2020 There are pockets for laptops, slots for pens, and even an area designed to keep your smelly gym clothes and shoes away from everything else. — Popular Science, "Simple, high-quality gym bags to help you reach your fitness goals," 7 Feb. 2020 Additionally, 14 banners, 25,000 candles, 5,000 letters, signs and flags, 500 stuffed animals and hundreds of shoes were also collected. — NBC News, "Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, requests items from makeshift memorial at Staples Center," 4 Feb. 2020 One had a backyard store concealed by tarp walls and stocked with clothing racks, shelves of toys, and tables of shoes, police said. — Alejandro Serrano, SFChronicle.com, "The Scanner: Sisters accused of running stolen-goods malls out of Oakland homes," 3 Feb. 2020 Then, after teasing some images of the collection on her own Instagram account, Bey sent Cardi B a closet of clothes and shoes. — Sara Radin, refinery29.com, "For A Select Few, Beyoncé’s Inaugural Ivy Park x Adidas Collab Has Already Landed," 16 Jan. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb These cleats come in extra small, small, medium, and large, which fits women shoe sizes 2.5 to 15 and men shoe sizes 1 to 13.5. — Popular Science, "Ice cleats to help you on slippery, cold walkways," 5 Feb. 2020 This is the fourth lawsuit Nike has filed against Skechers, including one that accused Skechers of copying the iconic Chuck Taylor shoes that’s been simmering for five years. — BostonGlobe.com, "MullenLowe and Mediahub moving to the Seaport," 29 Oct. 2019 Shari Redstone, who stepped into her father’s shoes some time ago, will be the new chair of the board. — Washington Post, "CBS and Viacom Reunite Just in Time for a Media Fight," 14 Aug. 2019 Charlotte also wore her navy Mary Jane shoes from Amaia and added a personal touch to her backpack: a sequined unicorn keychain! — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "See Princess Charlotte Step Out for Her First Day of School with Big Brother George and Parents William and Kate!," 5 Sep. 2019 The four-year-old, the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, wore a sweater, skirt and black Mary Jane shoes with white socks. — Linda Givetash, NBC News, "Princess Charlotte marks her first day of school with brother Prince George," 5 Sep. 2019 Her feather and crystal veil by Jennifer Behr was the perfect accessory alongside her Vera Wang shoes. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "Alex Prager Chased Waterfalls and Wore Vintage at Her Countryside Wedding in Ireland," 25 Sep. 2018 Basquiat made two exits, sporting gray suits with black Mary Jane shoes each time. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "If You’ve Got $20,000 to Spare, You Can Own Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Favorite Comme des Garçons Coat," 2 Nov. 2018 Mennonite men outside the auction did the hard work of shoeing the arabbers’ ponies and filing their back teeth on a blazingly hot afternoon. — David Mcfadden, The Seattle Times, "Ties between urban horsemen, Mennonites bolster old trade," 4 Sep. 2018

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shoe

noun

English Language Learners Definition of shoe

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an outer covering for your foot that usually has a stiff bottom part called a sole with a thicker part called a heel attached to it and an upper part that covers part or all of the top of your foot

: another person's situation or position

: a flat U-shaped piece of iron that is nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof

shoe

verb

English Language Learners Definition of shoe (Entry 2 of 2)

: to put a horseshoe on (a horse)

See the full definition for shoe in the English Language Learners Dictionary

shoe

noun

\ ˈshü