A pair of shoes vs A pair of shoe

The correct phrase is 'a pair of shoes.' The word 'pair' is a singular noun that is used with the plural form 'shoes' to indicate that there are two shoes. 'A pair of shoe' is incorrect because 'shoe' should be pluralized to match the singular noun 'pair.'

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 352 views

A pair of shoes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a pair of shoes' when referring to two shoes that are considered together as a unit.

Examples:

I need to buy a new pair of shoes.
She wore a stylish pair of shoes to the party.
He left a pair of shoes by the door.
The store sells a wide variety of pairs of shoes.
A pair of shoes is essential for running.

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A pair of shoes, Totò.
A pair of shoes is not squalor.
Includes: A pair of shoes.
A pair of shoes, Laura.
A pair of shoes stood by the door.
Packing: A pair of shoes without box
A pair of shoes that wearing for long time in summer, spring, autumn, simple and comfortable designed for women.
A pair of shoes, they... they deserve to be together.
A pair of shoes have no waterproof, it will be very heavy after soaking.And due to the friction increasing, it is easy to hurt the feet.
A pair of shoes cost more than a hundred rubles, and as wages averaged about thirty-five rubles a month the servants refused to stand in queue and wear out their shoes.
Yes, I want a pair of shoes.
He had never owned a pair of shoes.
It's just a pair of shoes...
I ordered a pair of shoes once from a catalogue.
Not your normal stomping down the stairs carrying a pair of shoes and a diaphragm.
Buy a pair of shoes for Zahra.
I bought a pair of shoes last week at Bergdorf's.
We'll just rent him a pair of shoes.
Much like a pair of shoes.
That thing owes me a pair of shoes.

A pair of shoe

This phrase is incorrect in English.

Alternatives:

a pair of shoes

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