1. waterproof rubber boots that extend to the knee or mid-calf, worn for protection in wet or muddy conditions
Usage: chiefly British; Australian; New Zealand

Examples

• The farmer put on his gumboots before walking through the muddy field.
• She wore gumboots to protect her feet while gardening in the rain.
• The children splashed through puddles in their colorful gumboots.
• Don’t forget to bring gumboots for the hiking trip through the wetlands.
• He cleaned the mud off his gumboots before entering the house.
• The workers wore gumboots to stay dry in the flooded basement.