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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When waves wash in, the water flows out through the channels in strong currents that can surprise swimmers and waders and swiftly carry them away from the beach. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 Denim highlights include a cropped jean jacket, loose fit jeans and unisex shorts and waders. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025 Most bites are associated with swimming or wading Swimmers and waders accounted for a majority of unprovoked bites, representing 50% of the incidents. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 About 20 minutes later, a rescue boat found a kayak, paddles and waders. Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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