snowshoeing
|snow/shoe/ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsnoʊˌʃuːɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsnəʊˌʃuːɪŋ/
(snowshoe)
walking on snow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snowshoe' originates from the combination of 'snow' and 'shoe', where 'snow' refers to frozen precipitation and 'shoe' refers to a covering for the foot.
Historical Evolution
'snowshoe' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe footwear designed for walking on snow.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the footwear itself, but now it also encompasses the activity of using them.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42