How Do You Spell GOLOSH?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒlɒʃ] (IPA)

Golosh or galosh is a type of waterproof footwear that covers the shoe or boot. The spelling of the word can be confusing due to the silent letter 'a'. The phonetic transcription of 'golosh' is [ɡəˈlɒʃ], with the stress on the second syllable. The second syllable is pronounced like 'losh' while the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, like 'uh'. The word is ultimately derived from the French word 'galoché' which means wooden shoe, and it gradually evolved to the current spelling of 'golosh' or 'galosh'.

GOLOSH Meaning and Definition

1. Golosh is a noun that refers to a type of protective footwear designed to be worn over regular shoes or boots, generally made of waterproof material or rubber. It is commonly used in rainy or snowy weather conditions to keep the shoes or boots beneath dry and protected from the elements, hence preventing them from getting wet or damaged. Goloshes typically cover the entire foot, including the sole, sides, and sometimes even extend up to the ankle. They often have a slip-on design, allowing for easy wearing and removal.

   The term "golosh" can also be used more broadly to describe any type of protective covering for shoes, including any material or device used to shield them from mud, dirt, or other undesirable substances. In this sense, goloshes can come in various forms and materials, such as fabric, plastic, or leather.

   The word "golosh" originated from the French term "galoche," which referred to a wooden shoe or clog worn by peasants in the late Middle Ages. Over time, its meaning shifted to represent the rubber or waterproof overshoe we know today. Goloshes were historically quite popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries but have become less commonly used in modern times with the advent of more durable and waterproof footwear.

2. • An overshoe of caoutchouc or leather for keeping the feet dry in wet weather.

   • A shoe worn over another to keep the foot dry.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GOLOSH

• folosh
• volosh
• bolosh
• holosh
• yolosh
• tolosh
• gklosh
• gllosh
• gplosh
• g0losh
• g9losh
• gokosh
• goposh
• gooosh
• golish
• golksh
• gollsh
• golpsh
• gol0sh

Etymology of GOLOSH

The word golosh has its origins in the French language. It comes from the French word galoche, which was used to refer to a type of wooden shoe with an overshoe or protective covering. The term galoche entered the English language in the early 19th century, and over time, it evolved into golosh.

Similar spelling words for GOLOSH

• gulch,
• ghoulish,
• gloss,
• goalless,
• clash,
• goulash,
• galosh.

Plural form of GOLOSH is GOLOSHES