noun
- waterproof boots or overalls that extend up to the chest or waist, worn for fishing or walking in water
- long-legged birds that wade in shallow water to feed, such as herons, cranes, and storks
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The fisherman put on his waders before stepping into the stream.
- She bought new chest waders for the upcoming fishing trip.
- The marsh was full of waders searching for fish and frogs.
- Great blue herons are among the most common waders in North America.
- His waders kept him dry while crossing the shallow river.
- We spotted several species of waders at the wetland preserve.
- The rubber waders were essential for working in the flooded field.