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shoes

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈʃuz// UK //ʃˈuːz// shoes

n. the things you wear on your feet to protect them when you walk outside. They usually have a hard bottom and are made of leather, plastic, or cloth.

n. outer coverings for the human foot, typically having a stiff upper part and a durable sole. Usually worn in pairs to provide protection against the environment and to support the foot during locomotion.


SIMPLE

I need to buy new shoes for work.

CONTEXTUAL

Please take off your muddy shoes before you walk across the clean kitchen floor.

COMPLEX

The athlete attributed her improved performance to the specialized design of her running shoes, which offered superior arch support and energy return on the track.

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Almost always used in the plural unless referring to a single item of the pair.

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