plural gaiters
1
: a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee
2
a
: an overshoe with fabric upper
b
: an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides
3
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face : neck gaiter
If associates wish to wear their own mask or personal covering, it must be clean and cover their nose and mouth. Alternatives might include a scarf, bandana or a gaiter.—
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Zak FaillaWe were masked with bandannas and hats and ski gaiters pulled up past our noses …—Kristen Millares Young
Kristen Millares YoungExamples of gaiter in a Sentence
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Neck gaiters are finding themselves on a lot of outdoor enthusiasts’ packing lists.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Just then a figure stepped out of the shadows, or sidled, rather, a low, ruffianly type clad in a shabby, dark-green coat and leather gaiters.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
The gaiter hat's stretchy knit makes for a comfortable fit.
—Nora Colomer
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On my feet are spandex gaiters with blue glitter ghost faces (most of the glitter is gone now), thin wool socks, and orange trail runners.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Just then a figure stepped out of the shadows, or sidled, rather, a low, ruffianly type clad in a shabby, dark-green coat and leather gaiters.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
The gaiter hat's stretchy knit makes for a comfortable fit.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
On my feet are spandex gaiters with blue glitter ghost faces (most of the glitter is gone now), thin wool socks, and orange trail runners.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gaiter
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“Gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaiter. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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gaiter
noun
gai·ter
ˈgāt-ər 
: a leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee
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