gloves
word · lemma: glove
/ˈɡɫəvz/
gluhvz
/ɡlˈʌvz/
gluhvz
Definition
Gloves are pieces of clothing you wear on your hands, with separate parts for the fingers and thumb. People wear them for warmth, protection, cleaning, sports, or fashion.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun: 'gloves', because you wear a pair. Common combinations include 'winter gloves', 'rubber gloves', 'boxing gloves', and 'latex gloves'. Do not confuse with 'mittens', which do not separate each finger.
Spanish: guantesPortuguese (BR): luvasPortuguese (PT): luvasChinese (Simplified): 手套Chinese (Traditional): 手套Hindi: दस्तानेArabic: قفازاتBengali: দস্তানাRussian: перчаткиJapanese: 手袋Vietnamese: găng tayKorean: 장갑Turkish: eldivenUrdu: دستانےIndonesian: sarung tangan
Example Sentences
I can't find my gloves anywhere—have you seen them?
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Don't forget your gloves; it's freezing outside.
natural
I wear gloves when it is very cold.
basic
These gloves are too big for me.
basic
She bought rubber gloves for cleaning.
basic
He took off his gloves and checked his phone.
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