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

Sean Matsumoto and Andrea Holstein, who have lived down the street from the damaged homes for 13 years, walked slowly in galoshes along a street below Lockridge.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

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

I fought down my embarrassment and sat on a rough chair and pulled my galoshes off and then my pants.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam