Wellington Boot (Noun)
Meaning
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dashing young officer wore a pair of wellington boots that added to his already impressive stature.
- He carefully polished his wellington boots to a high shine before attending the formal ball.
- The wellington boots were a staple of the gentleman's wardrobe, suitable for both riding and walking.
- As he prepared for the hunt, he slipped on his wellington boots and grabbed his rifle.
- The fashion-conscious gentleman insisted on wearing his wellington boots with a pair of formal trousers and a top hat.