noun
wellington
WEL-ing-tuhn/ˈwelɪŋtən/
A tall waterproof rubber boot.
The wellingtons stand in a shallow puddle without soaking through.
Etymology
The boot was named in reference to or honor of Arthur, first Duke of Wellington. Originally a tall riding boot, the name now also denotes the waterproof rubber boot.
In context
Today on the boot guy, we're talking about this green Le Shamu Wellington.
More examples
- The British gardener pulled on a wellington.
- A muddy wellington rested by the door.
- She rinsed both wellingtons after gardening.
Forms
wellington · wellingtons
Similar words
- rain boot
- Rain boot is the ordinary American term.
- galosh
- A galosh often slips over a shoe.