For curious minds ages 3–12

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Shoes

/ʃuːz/

1 syllable

Shoes

noun

Meaning: The things you wear on your feet outside.

Full meaning: Coverings worn on the feet.

Phonics sounds: sh-oe-s — blend them together!

Example: “I tied my shoelaces all by myself.”

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Category: clothes · Frequency rank: 15 (smaller = more common)