shoes
word · lemma: shoe
/ˈʃuz/
shooz
/ʃˈuːz/
shooz
Definition
Items you wear on your feet to protect them and help you walk, usually made of leather, fabric, or rubber.
Usage & Nuances
Always used as a plural noun ('my shoes'). Common collocations: 'a pair of shoes', 'put on/take off your shoes'. Can refer to all types: sneakers, sandals, boots, etc. Don't confuse with 'boot' (type of shoe).
Spanish: zapatosPortuguese (BR): sapatosPortuguese (PT): sapatosChinese (Simplified): 鞋子Chinese (Traditional): 鞋子Hindi: जूतेArabic: أحذيةBengali: জুতো - জুতাসমূহRussian: обувь - туфлиJapanese: 靴Vietnamese: giàyKorean: 신발Turkish: ayakkabıUrdu: جوتےIndonesian: sepatu
Example Sentences
I bought new shoes yesterday.
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What size are your shoes?
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Please take off your shoes before entering.
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Her shoes are black and very comfortable.
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These shoes go perfectly with your dress.
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I'm looking for shoes that I can wear to the office.
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