The word "Goloshe" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription: /ɡəˈlɒʃ/. The initial sound is a voiced velar plosive (/ɡ/), followed by a schwa (/ə/) and a stressed short 'o' (/ɒ/). The final sound is a voiceless dental fricative (/ʃ/). The word is often used to refer to a type of waterproof footwear, which is characterized by their rubber construction and slip-on design. The spelling of "Goloshe" is consistent with its pronunciation and is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
The word "goloshe" has its etymology in the Russian language. It is derived from the Russian word "галоша" (galosha), which means "overshoe" or "shoe covering". "Галоша" itself is borrowed from the Turkish word "ġaloş".