wader

noun

wad·​er ˈwā-dər 

1

: one that wades

2

: shorebird

also : wading bird

3

waders plural : high waterproof boots or a one-piece waterproof garment usually consisting of pants with attached boots that are used for wading (as when fishing)

Illustration of wader

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Examples of wader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even anchors, waders, fishing gear, life jackets and floaties can introduce the species. —Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025

The placid waters of lakes and ponds can lull waders and swimmers into a false sense of security. —Forrest Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025

The digital story was topped with a photo of Kelce cradling an alligator in yellow Carhartt gloves, while standing in the middle of a swamp wearing nothing but waders by LaCrosse Footwear and a massive fur hat by Etro. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Streets will be filled with tables that form makeshift sidewalks in a few feet of water, and walking around requires thigh-high plastic waders. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wader

• aider
• fader
• grader
• kadir
• nadir
• prader
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• trader
• crusader

Kids Definition

wader

noun

wad·​er ˈwād-ər 

1

: one that wades

2

: wading bird

3

plural : high waterproof boots or trousers for wading