gaiter

[ gey-ter ]

noun

1. a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. Compare upper ¹( def 7 ).
2. a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides.
3. an overshoe with a fabric top.

gaiter

/ ˈɡeɪtə /

noun

1. a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot
2. Also calledspat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep
3. a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot

Derived Forms

• ˈgaiterless, adjective

Other Words From

• gaiter·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaiter¹

1765–75; < French guêtre, Middle French guiestre, guestre, perhaps < Frankish *wrist, cognate with German Rist ankle, wrist. See wrist

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaiter¹

C18: from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist

Example Sentences

He is seen with his armed son, who hastily pulls a neck gaiter over his face, looking around wide-eyed.

From Seattle Times

A neck gaiter protected his face from bugs.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, court papers say, Mr. Pelham was wearing a pair of goggles, a neck gaiter and a baseball hat emblazoned with a logo associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right group.

From New York Times

At the time, court papers say, Mr. Pelham was wearing a pair of goggles, a neck gaiter and a baseball hat emblazoned with a logo associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right group.

From New York Times

Additional items include gloves, a hat, neck gaiter and sunglasses.

From Seattle Times