wader

noun

wad·​er ˈwā-dər How to pronounce wader (audio)
1
: one that wades
2
3
waders plural : high waterproof boots or a one-piece waterproof garment usually consisting of pants with attached boots that are used for wading (as when fishing)

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After outfitting us in our waders, Brian drove us to the edge of the river and demonstrated how to cast. John Paul Brammer, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024 Standing in waders in sweltering temperatures to perform takes strength and experience, things puppeteer Tran has in abundance. Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024 Designed to resist abrasion caused by waders, shed water and insulate all day long, these trousers are ready for autumn water adventures, from Gauley River rafting to fishing for striped bass. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2024 Crosby, who had a wife and two kids at home, went chasing after his boat in his waders and drowned. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wader 

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wader was in 1673

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“Wader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wader. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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wader

noun
wad·​er ˈwād-ər How to pronounce wader (audio)
1
: one that wades
2
3
plural : high waterproof boots or trousers for wading

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