Wellington boot

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Refers to a type of waterproof rubber boot, often shortened to 'welly'.

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  • I'll need my Wellington boots if I'm going out in this rain.
  • The child gleefully splashed in the puddles, his bright yellow Wellington boots keeping his feet dry.
  • She pulled on a pair of old Wellington boots before heading out to work in the muddy garden.
  • A good pair of Wellington boots is essential for any British music festival.
  • The farmer left his muddy Wellington boots by the back door.
  • A Wellington boot is typically made from rubber or PVC to be waterproof.
  • After the long walk, his Wellington boots were caked in mud and needed a good rinse.
  • Where can I find a decent pair of Wellington boots in the city centre?
  • Fashionable Wellington boots now come in a variety of colours and patterns.
  • The Wellington boot was originally a type of leather boot adapted by the first Duke of Wellington.