English Word · Intermediate
spat
A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe
Pronunciation: /spæt/
Meaning
A protective or decorative covering worn over the shoe and lower leg.
Example
He wore a pair of spats over his polished leather shoes.
He wore a pair of spats over his polished leather shoes.
Practice tips
- Practice spat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.