Canvas Shoes: Meaning and Examples

Meaning 1：canvas shoes (Canvas shoes)

Canvas shoes 🔊

/ˈkænvəs ʃuːz/

Casual shoes made of strong cotton cloth, like Converse.

canvas shoes 🔊

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/ˈkænvəs ʃuːz/

Lightweight, casual shoes made from a sturdy cotton fabric, typically with rubber soles, often worn for everyday activities.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Canvas from Latin 'cannabis' (hemp), shoes from Old English 'scōh' (footwear).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine painting on a canvas while wearing shoes — your steps create art.

📖 Example

I always wear my old canvas shoes when I go for a walk in the park on weekends. 🔊 I always wear my old canvas shoes when I go for a walk in the park on weekends.

🔗 Collocations

pair of canvas shoes – two canvas shoes considered together as a set

white canvas shoes – canvas shoes in the color white

🔄 Synonyms

sneakers (n.) – General term for casual athletic shoes, including canvas ones.

plimsolls (n.) – British term for canvas shoes with rubber soles, often for sports.

📖 Cultural Story

Canvas shoes gained popularity in early 20th century as affordable athletic footwear; Converse All Stars made them iconic. They symbolize casual, rebellious fashion.