CEFR A2

brown shoe

noun phrase

Meaning

A classic style of men's footwear, typically made of leather, that is brown in color and often considered a conservative or traditional choice for business or formal wear.

Examples

He polished his brown shoe until it gleamed.
The uniform required a plain black or brown shoe.

Synonyms: loafer, oxford, derby, brogue

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brown shoe (A2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: bɹaʊn ʃu

Definition

A classic style of men's footwear, typically made of leather, that is brown in color and often considered a conservative or traditional choice for business or formal wear.

Examples

He polished his brown shoe until it gleamed.
The uniform required a plain black or brown shoe.
She noticed the scuff mark on his brown shoe.

How to Use brown shoe

polish a brown shoe (collocation): To clean and shine a brown shoe. — "He spent Saturday morning polishing his brown shoe collection."
wear a brown shoe (collocation): To put on and use a brown shoe. — "It's important to wear a brown shoe that matches your belt."

Synonyms of brown shoe

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