golosh

Waterproof shoe cover

A golosh is a waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber, worn over regular shoes to protect them from rain, snow, or mud.

The word is old-fashioned; galosh is the more common spelling today.

Usually plural: Don't forget your goloshes—it's pouring out there.

footwear

overshoes

Waterproof outer footwear

waterproof · slip-ons · boots · waders · mukluks · booties · clogs · footgear · rainboots · wellington

muddy

puddle

Shallow collected rainwater

  • mireBoggy, waterlogged terrain
  • sludgeSemi-solid waste material
  • mudWet soil mixture

squelch · bog · marsh · quagmire · splatter · ooze · dirt · grime · muck · slop

rainy

puddles

Small collected water pools

soaked · dampness · wetness · raindrop · shower · storm · precipitation · monsoon · umbrella · raincoat

vintage

old-fashioned

Belonging to earlier times

quaint · antique · classic · period · traditional · dated · yesteryear · heirloom · victorian

Categories
Opposites
footwear protection

goloshbarefoot

Wearing no shoes

dress shoe · house slipper · espadrille · canvas shoe

weather appropriateness

goloshsandal

Sole with straps

flip-flop · espadrille · ballet flat · barefoot · peep-toe

protection/exposure

goloshbare feet

barefoot · sandals · flip-flops

Family

goloshes

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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G