galoshes

Example Sentences

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He is a solitary, trudging in his galoshes through the snows of West Hartford, Conn., on his way to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

She was wearing galoshes, as were many members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, at an evening rehearsal earlier this week in a Glendale church, where dozens of dripping umbrellas were propped against the walls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023

“And basically there are future leaders here. And they’re all slowly getting their political galoshes wet now. And it’s a really beautiful thing to see.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

It doesn’t matter if these are sandals or galoshes: the result is what counts.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

Plates of thin bread-and-butter and wholemeal scones were provided for the ladies in galoshes, and the gentlemen in top-hats had lamb cutlets and custard in glasses.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers