Definition

Noun (plural): 1. A type of tall waterproof boot: Waders are high boots, typically made of waterproof material like rubber or neoprene, that extend from the foot to the chest or waist. They are designed to allow a person to stand or walk in deep water while staying dry. 2. Protective gear for water activities: This clothing is primarily used by anglers (fishermen), hunters, or other individuals who need to enter bodies of water.

Usage

Waders are worn to keep the body dry when working or engaging in recreation in water. * The angler put on his waders before stepping into the river to fish. * These chest-high waders are essential for duck hunting in the marsh. * The scientist wore waders to collect water samples from the lake.

Advanced Usage

• "A pair of waders": Waders are almost always referred to in the plural form, similar to "pants" or "boots."
  • He bought a new pair of waders for the fishing trip.

Variants and Related Words

• Wader (noun): Can refer to a person who wades in water, or, less commonly, to a single boot. The plural form "waders" is standard for the clothing item.
• Hip waders (noun): A type of wader that extends to the upper thigh or hip.
• Chest waders (noun): A type of wader that extends up to the chest.
• Wading boots (noun): Specialized sturdy boots often worn over the foot portion of stocking-foot waders.

Synonyms

• Waterproof boots
• Fishing boots
• Hip boots (for a specific, shorter type)

Notes

• The term is distinct from "wading birds" (like herons or storks), which are birds that walk in shallow water to feed.
• Waders are different from simple rain boots, as they are much taller and are specifically designed for standing in water for extended periods.

Noun

1. waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers