What is another word for overshoes?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəʃˈuːz] (IPA)

Overshoes are waterproof protection that are worn over your shoes, most often for wet weather or muddy walks. There is no shortage of synonyms for the word "overshoes" such as galoshes, wellies, boots, slip-ons, and rubbers. Galoshes, derived from the French word "galoche" meaning clog, is a common term for overshoes. Wellies, short for Wellington boots, are a popular term used in the UK. Slip-ons refer to shoes that you can easily slide over your regular shoes, while rubbers are most often associated with overshoes made from rubber. Whatever you call them, overshoes are an essential accessory in inclement weather to help protect your footwear from the elements.

What are the hypernyms for Overshoes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Overshoes

You ought to have overshoes, or something-those white slippers won't be so white time you get there.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
"I'll put on my rubber overshoes," he announced.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
"It is rather dangerous to walk on the pins," said the Queen; "so we must choose some overshoes from this pile and put them on our feet.
"Dot and Tot of Merryland"
L. Frank Baum

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