clog
14 synonyms and 1 antonym for clog, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
“The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance.”
How to use clog
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
clog the drain
clog up traffic
wooden clogs
Etymology
Origin uncertain, but likely from a Middle English word for a weight attached to an animal's leg to slow it down — a sense that later broadened to mean any obstruction or hindrance.
Full origin of clog →Frequently asked questions
What does “clog” mean?
The word “clog” means a type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood. In plain terms, a wooden shoe, a blockage, or (as a verb) to block something up.
How do you pronounce “clog”?
“Clog” is pronounced klog (/klɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clog” in a sentence?
Here is “clog” used in a sentence: “The dancers wore wooden clogs for the performance.”
What part of speech is “clog”?
Depending on how it is used, “clog” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clog” come from?
The word “clog” comes from Middle English. Origin uncertain, but likely from a Middle English word for a weight attached to an animal's leg to slow it down — a sense that later broadened to mean any obstruction or hindrance.
How many meanings does “clog” have?
“Clog” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
