Wellington boots
Britishplural noun
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Often shortened to: wellies. Also called: gumboots. wellingtons. knee-length or calf-length rubber or rubberized boots, worn esp in wet conditions
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military leather boots covering the front of the knee but cut away at the back to allow easier bending of the knee
Etymology
Origin of Wellington boots
C19: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington 2
Example Sentences
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The festival covered 800 acres by this point and many revellers were photographed dancing to the acts in their wellington boots rather than the latest fancy footwear.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
Annalisa had bought herself a pair of white wellington boots and an umbrella to match.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2023
During the day, they brave the weather and head into the field - usually equipped with waterproof jackets and trousers, and wellington boots - to locate the birds.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2023
A Gumby is a recurring character from Python sketches who has a small moustache, wears a handkerchief on his head, and spectacles, braces, a knitted tank top and wellington boots.
From The Guardian • Jun. 26, 2019
She was lying on a wooden pallet, her face covered with a blue coat, still wearing her wellington boots.
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2019
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