overshoe

[ oh-ver-shoo ]

noun

1. a shoe or boot usually worn over another for protection in wet or cold weather, especially a waterproof outer shoe.

overshoe

/ ˈəʊvəˌʃuː /

noun

1. a protective shoe worn over an ordinary shoe

Word History and Origins

Origin of overshoe¹

First recorded in 1570–80; over- + shoe

Example Sentences

And it's not just the bike, as Emma will wear tight fitting race suits, aerodynamic helmets and overshoes - but there's one thing she won't sacrifice.

From BBC

I put away my winter coat and overshoes and walked around, nearly light-headed with joy, in my shirtsleeves.

From Literature

“My makeup was horrendous, my costume was terrible, my shoes were rubber overshoes,” he says.

From The Guardian

If the mafia ever tires of sending stool pigeons to the bottoms of harbors in concrete overshoes, the mob can just tie my cymbal bag around their ankles.

From Washington Post

He took my overshoes off and unbuttoned my coat.

From Literature