noun
rubbers
RUH-buhz
Rubbers (noun) means Waterproof overshoes worn to protect regular shoes from wet or muddy conditions. Example: “He pulled his rubbers on over his shoes before heading out in the rain.”
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Waterproof overshoes worn to protect regular shoes from wet or muddy conditions.
"He pulled his rubbers on over his shoes before heading out in the rain."
How to use rubbers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRubber overshoes, also called galoshes, worn over normal shoes to keep them dry.
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What does “rubbers” mean?
The word “rubbers” means waterproof overshoes worn to protect regular shoes from wet or muddy conditions. In plain terms, rubber overshoes, also called galoshes, worn over normal shoes to keep them dry.
How do you pronounce “rubbers”?
“Rubbers” is pronounced RUH-buhz (/ˈɹʌbɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rubbers” in a sentence?
Here is “rubbers” used in a sentence: “He pulled his rubbers on over his shoes before heading out in the rain.”
What part of speech is “rubbers”?
“Rubbers” is a noun.
