shoes

/ʃuːz/

nounshoes

Think: "SHOO!" (to chase something away) + "Z" sound at the end—SHOO + Z = shoes.

Yes, it's shoes. The "sh" makes /ʃ/ and the "oe" makes the long /uː/ sound; just add -s to make it plural: shoes.

Definition

  1. nounCoverings worn on the feet, usually with a sole, to protect and support the feet.

Examples

  • I put on my shoes before going outside.
  • Her new shoes squeaked on the gym floor.
  • Please take off your shoes at the door.

Synonyms

footwearsneakersbootssandalsdress shoes

Translations

ES zapatosPT sapatosFR chaussures

Common misspellings

shosshoosshooesshuesshoozshosesho'esshoés

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