Goloshes

/ɡəˈlɑ.ʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of golosh; multiple overshoes or protective waterproof shoes worn over regular footwear.

Etymology

Plural form of golosh, adding the standard -es ending. The word itself comes from Russian origins via Dutch trade.

Kelly Says

Goloshes were once a fashion statement and essential item in rainy climates—now we think of them as old-fashioned, but they represent an era when people dressed differently for weather rather than just checking an app.

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