Wellingtons: meaning, definitions and examples
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wellingtons
[ ˈwelɪŋtən ]
rainy weather
Waterproof rubber boots typically reaching to just below the knee, designed to keep the feet and lower legs dry in wet weather.
Synonyms
galoshes, rain boots, rubber boots
Examples of usage
- It's raining outside, don't forget to wear your wellingtons!
- She put on her wellingtons before going out in the rain.
British English
A city in New Zealand, capital of the country from 1865 to 1865 before it was moved to Auckland.
Synonyms
New Zealand capital, capital city
Examples of usage
- Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene.
- The parliament buildings in Wellington are iconic.
Translations
Translations of the word "wellingtons" in other languages:
🇵🇹 botas Wellington
🇮🇳 वेलिंगटन जूते
🇩🇪 Wellington-Stiefel
🇮🇩 sepatu Wellington
🇺🇦 чоботи Веллінгтона
🇵🇱 kalosze Wellingtona
🇯🇵 ウェリントンブーツ
🇫🇷 bottes Wellington
🇪🇸 botas Wellington
🇹🇷 Wellington botları
🇰🇷 웰링턴 부츠
🇸🇦 أحذية ولينغتون
🇨🇿 Wellingtony
🇸🇰 čižmy Wellington
🇨🇳 威灵顿靴
🇸🇮 Wellington škornji
🇮🇸 Wellington stígvél
🇰🇿 Веллингтон етігі
🇬🇪 ველინგტონის ჩექმები
🇦🇿 Wellington çəkmələri
🇲🇽 botas Wellington
Word origin
The term 'wellingtons' originates from the name of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. He instructed his shoemaker to modify the Hessian boot by removing the tassels and trimming the top to make it more practical for battle. The resulting boot, known as the Wellington boot, became popular for its waterproof qualities and was later adapted for civilian use. In British English, 'wellingtons' can also refer to the capital city of New Zealand, named after the Duke of Wellington.