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A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.
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A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy conditions.
noun
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A clog or patten.
example
Nor were worthy [to] unbuckle his galoche. - Chaucer.
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Hence, an overshoe worn in wet weather.
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A gaiter, or legging, covering the upper part of the shoe and part of the leg.
Examples of galoshes in a Sentence
He is approximately 43 cm from head to toe and wears black galoshes.
Makar Alexeevich came twice that evening shuffling along in his galoshes as far as the door and stopped and looked ingratiatingly at Pierre.
Similarly, if you have a wet wedding and own a pair of cute galoshes, feel free to wear those.
Heavy rubber galoshes complete the mandatory outfit, slowing even the fittest soldiers ' advance to a walk.
In addition, you can save money by purchasing rainwear sets that include raincoats, boots, umbrellas and galoshes for one price.
In some weather, galoshes may be appropriate, but most men prefer to wear waterproof shoes under their trousers, as it looks much less silly.
Some other names for rubber boots that are pulled over footwear are galoshes, rain boots, and muck boots.