noun
- Waterproof overshoes worn over regular shoes to protect them from rain or snow.
Usage: Usually plural; also spelled 'goloshes'; Common in North American English
Examples
- She put on her galoshes before walking through the puddles.
- Don't forget your galoshes—it's supposed to rain all day.
- He wore galoshes over his dress shoes to keep them dry.
- The children splashed in their galoshes after the storm.
- Galoshes are essential winter gear in snowy climates.