Overshoe
(noun)
A protective covering worn over shoes, especially in wet or muddy conditions, to keep the shoes clean and dry.
Origin:
Derived from the words 'over' and 'shoe' meaning to wear a covering over one's shoes.
Examples:
- She put on her overshoes before stepping outside in the rain.
- The construction workers were required to wear overshoes to protect their shoes from mud and debris.
- The salesman carried a variety of overshoes in his car to accommodate different weather conditions.
- I always keep a pair of overshoes in my trunk for emergencies.
- He was embarrassed to wear his overshoes in public, but he didn't want to ruin his shoes.