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Lightweight Shoes

/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt ʃuːz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    Footwear designed to be light in weight, providing comfort and ease of movement.

    "She chose lightweight shoes for her morning run to avoid feeling weighed down."
  2. 2

    A category of shoes that prioritize minimal weight over other features such as durability.

    "The athlete preferred lightweight shoes for the competition to maximize speed."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lightweight' originates from the combination of 'light', derived from Old English 'leoht', meaning not heavy, and 'weight', from Old English 'wiht', meaning mass or heaviness. 'Shoes' comes from the Old English 'sceo', referring to protective footwear. The term evolved to describe footwear that is designed to be less heavy, enhancing comfort and performance.

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