wellington
Translation
rubber boot, rain boot
Examples
I need my wellingtons for the muddy festival.
I need my rubber boots for the muddy festival.
He splashed in puddles with his green wellingtons.
He splashed in puddles with his green rain boots.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of wellingtons used for one set of boots. I bought a new pair of wellingtons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rubber boot, rain boot, galoshes
Etymology
Named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who popularized this type of boot.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'well' of water you can step in with these boots on. It's a British term; in the US, 'rain boot' is more common.