Wellington boot

or wellington boot

noun

1. a leather boot with the front part of the top extending above the knee.
2. a rubber or water-repellent leather boot extending to the knee or somewhat below it.
3. half Wellington.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wellington boot¹

First recorded in 1810–20; after the 1st Duke of Wellington

Example Sentences

This one shook the new reign of Queen Elizabeth II down to its Wellington boots.

From Los Angeles Times

This was a world of hunting, shooting and fishing, where Barbour coats and Wellington boots were everyday wear.

From Seattle Times

When one of them failed to click into place, Lysyi gave it a shove with his insulated, knee-high Wellington boot.

From BBC

In 2012, athletes stood out with electric blue Wellington boots at the London Games' opening ceremony.

From Reuters

May 1981: At Balmoral shortly before her wedding, Diana wears a bright, playful Peruvian sweater with velvet trousers and a pair of Wellington boots.

From Los Angeles Times