shoe

noun

\ 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

For whale watching, though Monterey Bay is far warmer than trips out of San Francisco, you are advised to wear long pants, athletic shoes, layers on top, and bring a windbreaker. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Whales, killer sharks steal some of U.S. Open’s thunder in Monterey Bay," 12 June 2019 The shoes and the makeup and the clothes -- all of it seemed so glamorous to Patience Carter and her friends. — Madeleine Stix, CNN, "Three years after the Pulse shooting, she remembers every moment," 12 June 2019 Players wearing different-colored socks, arm bands, gloves, shoes, mouth guards, etc. — Andy Benoit, SI.com, "In Praise Of ... the Rules and Regulations for NFL Uniforms," 11 June 2019 The interior was designed to look like an exclusive store with aisles filled with racks of gently worn business-appropriate clothing, a room dedicated to shoes, handbags and accessories and private dressing rooms. — Austen Erblat, sun-sentinel.com, "New location a good fit for Dress for Success Palm Beaches, officials say," 11 June 2019 Dressed in Calvin Klein jeans, a button-down shirt, and polished black shoes, instead of being kicked to the curb, I was escorted up a flight of stairs to a private area filled with pretty women and cool white guys smoking cigarettes. — Michael Gonzales, Longreads, "It’s Like That: The Makings of a Hip-Hop Writer," 10 June 2019 Familiar as an old pair of shoes, smell you can't get rid of and all. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "WIRED Suggests Updated Theme Songs for Presidential Hopefuls," 10 June 2019 The effort spread under the hashtag #KuToo, which plays on the Japanese words for shoe (kutsu) and pain (kutsuu). — The Economist, "Business this week," 8 June 2019 That pile might include garden hoes, shoes, bowling balls and pieces of plywood, based on other news reports. — Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, "How recycling works in Anchorage: Most of it ends up in the Lower 48," 7 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

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 But the decision as to which shoes a heroine will wear lies with the director. — April Wolfe, chicagotribune.com, "The tortured history of action-film heroines and their high heels ('Jurassic World,' anyone?)," 22 June 2018 Giro’s insanely reflective Empire ACC shoes all but eliminate that problem. — Nick Davidson, Outside Online, "8 Pieces of Bike Gear to Keep You Safe on Your Commute," 23 May 2018 Princess Charlotte wore her the Little Alice London dress with an Amaia Kids navy cardigan and Mary Jane shoes from the same brand that also retail for less than $65. — Lyndsey Matthews, Town & Country, "Princess Charlotte's Adorable Blue Dress Is Already Sold Out," 23 Apr. 2018 So even though gamers might not need performance shoes the way athletes in other sports do, creating one is still a savvy marketing move by K-Swiss. — Cam Wolf, GQ, "K-Swiss Wants to Sell You Shoes to Play Video Games In," 10 May 2018 The Ossie Clark shoes from 1971 are my favorite — ivy green with ivy leaves going up the leg. — New York Times, "Now on Tour: Shoes and Sketches by Manolo Blahnik," 8 May 2018

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More Definitions for shoe

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