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Definition of galosh

galosh

/ɡəˈlɑːʃ/
ga · losh
Plural:galoshes
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• noun

1

A waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber, worn over regular shoes to keep them dry and clean in wet, muddy, or snowy weather.

Example

"Before stepping out into the slushy street, he pulled a pair of rubber galoshes over his dress shoes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Usually used in the plural form 'galoshes' because the footwear is worn in pairs.

• Rhymes for galosh

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'galoche', possibly derived from Late Latin 'gallicula', a diminutive of 'gallica' (meaning 'Gallic shoe' or sandal).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Galosh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/galosh
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