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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wellington

/ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ noun · British & US
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What does wellington mean?

noun

A type of boot, typically knee-high and made of leather, named after the Duke of Wellington. A city in New Zealand, the capital of the North Island.

Example

"He wore a pair of wellington boots to protect his feet from the mud."

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