rain boot
rain boot — noun
1. a waterproof boot, usually made of rubber or plastic, that people wear in wet we
a waterproof boot, usually made of rubber or plastic, that people wear in wet weather or mud so their feet stay dry.
Chidi pulled on his rain boots before stepping into the flooded school yard.
pull on + rain boots before going out
Élise left her muddy rain boots outside the kitchen after feeding the goats.
Talia bought pink rain boots for her daughter before the camping trip.
Padma's rain boots kept her feet dry on the walk to the bus stop.
João wore tall rain boots while clearing blocked drains behind the shop.
- wellington boot
standard British English term for the same kind of waterproof boot
- wellies
informal British short form, common in everyday speech
- gumboots
common in Australian, New Zealand, and South African English
- rubber boot
material-based term often used in North America
文法句型
a pair of rain boots
wear + rain boots
pull on + rain boots
用法筆記
The exact shape can vary: some rain boots stop near the ankle, while others reach the calf or knee. In British English, people more often say 'Wellington boots' or informal 'wellies'.