wellies

British

/ ˈwɛlɪz /

plural noun

informal Wellington boots

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Remember to take wellies, waterproofs and warm layers in case the weather takes a turn or gets cold at night.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

Some wellies might be a good shout, too.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Perhaps that is what made the wellies attractive in the first place.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

He said he was invited to appear in Emmerdale after hosting a reception for the soap industry and being gifted a pair of wellies.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Wellington sent them one hundred pairs of wellies each.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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