wader

noun — 3 senses

wader

noun

/ˈweɪdə(ɹ)/

Etymology From wade + -er.

1

One who wades.

2

In plural A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.

  • At the same time, the engagement photos are also a contrast with Mr. Kelce’s recent GQ cover shoot, in which he poses in a giant faux fur hat and waders, clutching an enormous Hermès bag.2025 August 27, Vanessa Friedman, “The Ralph Lauren Look of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Photos”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 27 Aug 2025:
3

A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.

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wellington boot

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