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Definition of shoetree

shoetree

/ˈʃuːˌtriː/
shoe · tree
Plural:shoetrees
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shoetree Lexical Profile

shoetree Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device shaped like a foot that is inserted into a shoe when it is not being worn in order to preserve its shape, prevent creasing, and absorb moisture.

Example

"He placed a cedar shoetree into each of his leather dress shoes after returning home from the office."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

shoeshiner
shoeshop
shoestring
shoetree
shogun
shogunate
shoo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as a compound of 'shoe' and 'tree', where 'tree' preserves its older Germanic sense of a shaped piece or frame of wood (compare 'boot-tree' and 'saddle-tree').

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