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- [shoo-tree]
- /ˈʃuˌtri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoo-tree]
- /ˈʃuˌtri/
Definitions of shoetree word
- noun shoetree one of a pair of foot-shaped devices, usually of metal or wood, for placing in a shoe to maintain its shape when it is not being worn. 1
- noun shoetree a wooden or metal form inserted into a shoe or boot to stretch it or preserve its shape 0
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Origin of shoetree
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; shoe + tree
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Parts of speech for Shoetree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shoetree popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% 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.
shoetree usage trend in Literature
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