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wellingtons

 

[ ˈwelɪŋtən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,733, 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.