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- US Pronunciation
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- [plim-suh l, -sohl]
- /ˈplɪm səl, -soʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plim-suh l, -sohl]
- /ˈplɪm səl, -soʊl/
Definition of plimsole word
- noun plimsole a canvas shoe with a rubber sole; gym shoe; sneaker. 1
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Origin of plimsole
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; perhaps so called from fancied resemblance of the sole to a Plimsoll mark
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Parts of speech for Plimsole
noun
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preposition
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plimsole popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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