Wellies: meaning, definitions and examples

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wellies

 

[ ˈwɛliz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

Wellies are rubber boots worn to keep the feet dry in wet weather. They are typically knee-high and waterproof, making them ideal for walking in muddy conditions.

Synonyms

galoshes, rain boots, rubber boots

Examples of usage

  • I put on my wellies before going out in the rain.
  • She wore her wellies while gardening to protect her feet from getting wet and dirty.

Translations

Translations of the word "wellies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galochas

🇮🇳 रबर के जूते

🇩🇪 Gummistiefel

🇮🇩 sepatu bot karet

🇺🇦 гумові чоботи

🇵🇱 kalosze

🇯🇵 長靴 (ながぐつ)

🇫🇷 bottes en caoutchouc

🇪🇸 botas de goma

🇹🇷 lastik çizmeler

🇰🇷 고무 장화

🇸🇦 أحذية مطاطية

🇨🇿 holínky

🇸🇰 čižmy

🇨🇳 雨靴 (yǔxuē)

🇸🇮 gumijasti škornji

🇮🇸 gúmmístígvél

🇰🇿 резеңке етік

🇬🇪 რეზინის ჩექმები

🇦🇿 rezin çəkmələr

🇲🇽 botas de hule

Etymology

The term 'wellies' is a colloquial British English term derived from the brand name 'Wellington boots'. These boots were named after Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, who popularized their use as practical footwear. Originally made of leather, the design evolved to include rubber for waterproofing, leading to the modern wellies we know today.

See also: unwell, wellness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,100, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.