wellies

British

/ ˈwɛlɪz /

plural noun

informal Wellington boots

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Aberdeen's annual Spectra festival of light event is now under way in the city, with organisers encouraging people to "stick to plans, wrap up warm, grab your wellies, and enjoy the festival".

From BBC

I grab one of her wellies I’d packed and stuff the memo down into the toe.

From Literature

The wellies were for adventure days.

From Literature

All you took were a few clothes and her wellies.”

From Literature

I change my clothes and see Willa’s green wellies peeking out from beneath the bed.

From Literature

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