golosh

[guh-losh]

golosh Definition

• 1. a waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber
• 2. a type of leather boot that extends above the knee

Using golosh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "golosh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She wore goloshes to keep her feet dry in the rain.

• Example

  The goloshes were too tight and uncomfortable.

• Example

  He put on his goloshes before going out into the snow.

golosh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for golosh

• overshoe
• wellington
• rain boot

Phrases with golosh

• rubber goloshes

  overshoes made of rubber

  Example

  I always wear rubber goloshes when it's raining.

• leather goloshes

  boots made of leather that extend above the knee

  Example

  She wore a pair of leather goloshes to keep her legs warm.

• goloshes for men

  overshoes or boots designed for men

  Example

  He bought a new pair of goloshes for men to wear in the snow.

Origins of golosh

from Russian 'galosh', from Old Church Slavonic 'galosha', meaning 'shoe'

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Summary: golosh in Brief

'Golosh' [guh-losh] refers to a waterproof overshoe or a type of leather boot that extends above the knee. It is commonly used to keep feet dry in rainy weather or to keep legs warm in cold weather. Examples of usage include 'She wore goloshes to keep her feet dry in the rain.' and 'He put on his goloshes before going out into the snow.'