pumps
word · lemma: pump
/ˈpəmps/
puhmps
/pˈʌmps/
puhmps
Definition
'Pumps' can refer to machines that move liquids or air, or to a style of women’s dress shoes with a low-cut front and usually a high heel.
Usage & Nuances
'Pumps' is plural; as a machine, it's mostly neutral/formal. As shoes, it's feminine fashion, usually with 'wear pumps' or 'a pair of pumps'. Sometimes regional: in UK, 'pumps' can mean flat shoes or athletic shoes for children. Context is key.
Spanish: bombas - zapatos de tacón (pumps) (femenino)Portuguese (BR): bombas - sapatos de salto (feminino)Portuguese (PT): bombas - sapatos de salto (feminino)Chinese (Simplified): 泵 - 高跟鞋Chinese (Traditional): 泵 - 高跟鞋Hindi: पंप - हाई हील जूते (स्त्री)Arabic: مضخات - أحذية بكعب (نسائي)Bengali: পাম্প (যন্ত্র) - মহিলা হিলড জুতা (পাম্প)Russian: насосы - туфли-лодочкиJapanese: ポンプ - パンプス（靴）Vietnamese: máy bơm - giày cao gót nữ (giày pumps)Korean: 펌프 - 구두(여성용 하이힐)Turkish: pompa - stiletto (kadın ayakkabısı)Urdu: پمپ (مشین) - خواتین کے جوتے (پمپ)Indonesian: pompa - sepatu hak tinggi (pumps/sepatu wanita)
Example Sentences
We used two pumps to get water from the well.
basic
She slipped off her pumps and kicked back on the couch.
natural
Her new black pumps look very elegant.
basic
My feet are killing me after wearing these pumps all day.
natural
The mechanic checked all the pumps before starting the machine.
natural
The factory has several powerful pumps.
basic