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- waders
1
: one that wades
2
: shorebird
also
: wading bird
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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The property, named for the small wader bird, features 72 guest rooms and suites, a serene spa, a picture-perfect pool, and three distinct dining options, plus a slew of activities that highlight the natural beauty of its Kiawah River location.
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Guests are geared up for activities in the basement muck room, where cubbies outfitted with wader boot dryers store rain jackets and dry suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Guests don a pair of waders and step into the heart of the oyster farm to learn about the relationship between oysters and their environment.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Guests are geared up for activities in the basement muck room, where cubbies outfitted with wader boot dryers store rain jackets and dry suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Guests don a pair of waders and step into the heart of the oyster farm to learn about the relationship between oysters and their environment.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Wader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wader. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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wader
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wad·er
ˈwād-ər 
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