wellington
Translation
wellington boot, welly, rubber boot
Examples
I need my wellingtons for the muddy festival.
I need my wellingtons for the muddy festival.
He splashed in puddles with his green wellingtons.
He splashed in puddles with his green wellingtons.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of wellingtons used for one set of boots. I bought a new pair of wellingtons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rubber boot, gumboot
Etymology
Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who popularised this type of boot.
Memory Tips
Picture the Duke of Wellington wearing these boots in the rain. Often shortened to 'wellies'.