wellies

/ ˈwɛlɪz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   Wellington boots

Example Sentences

Snell pulled a coat from her father’s closet that Rona wears back home and the designer borrowed from Orkney residents: “Rona’s wellies were given to us by one of the women on the farm, and I bought her a new pair as a thank-you.”

From Los Angeles Times

This group of fans chose to leave their wellies in the car and opted for trainers instead because they are “feeling optimistic”.

From BBC

And they are not alone - plenty of wellies visible at Stockwood Park.

From BBC

If you're hoping to leave your wellies at home, be warned.

From BBC

She wore black jeans, a thick sweater, and a pair of boots known as “Wellies.”

From Literature