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gumboots

British

/ ˈɡʌmˌbuːts /

plural noun

another name for Wellington boots

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Guests and family members could be seen wading through floodwaters in gumboots and sandals at the Barasoain Church in Malolos.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2023

Kevin McBride, a rugged 51-year-old wearing gumboots and a wool cap, can recall those inevitable autumn raids.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2018

If O’Rourke arrived on a rainy day, she would be sure to pack her raincoat and gumboots.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2018

Squat little guys in orange gumboots with fish crammed in their beaks.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2014

It took ten minutes for her beloved gumboots to be completely shredded.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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