Shoe

Pronunciation: /ʃuː/

Definitions of shoe

noun a covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other material, with a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle

Example Sentences

A1 I have one shoe on my left foot.

A2 She bought a new pair of shoes for her job interview.

B1 He always polishes his shoes before going out.

B2 The designer shoes she bought were very expensive.

C1 The leather shoes he wore were handmade and of exceptional quality.

C2 Her collection of designer shoes is worth thousands of dollars.

Examples of shoe in a Sentence

formal The gentleman polished his black leather shoe before attending the formal event.

informal I love your new kicks! Where did you get those cool shoes?

slang Those sneakers are fire! I need to cop a pair of those shoes.

figurative Walking in someone else's shoes can help you understand their perspective better.

Grammatical Forms of shoe

• past tense: shod
• plural: shoes
• comparative: shoer
• superlative: shoest
• present tense: shoe
• future tense: will shoe
• perfect tense: have shod
• continuous tense: shoeing
• singular: shoe
• positive degree: shoe
• infinitive: to shoe
• gerund: shoeing
• participle: shoed

Origin and Evolution of shoe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shoe' can be traced back to the Old English word 'scoh', which was derived from the Old Norse word 'skor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shoe' has evolved to refer to a protective covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other durable material, and worn for protection against the elements or for fashion purposes.