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

Some were barefoot and others wore rubber waders, while several had wrapped plastic bags around their feet. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Some of the men wore masks, and some wore waders held up by suspenders. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

The 90-foot wide cascade of water has drawn artists, waders and nature lovers since the town settled in the 1770’s. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

The mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker, nude but for a wing-tip collar and rubber hip waders, took the position of conductor. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wader

• aider
• fader
• grader
• nadir
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• trader
• crusader
• invader
• persuader

Kids Definition

wader

noun

wad·​er ˈwād-ər 

1

: one that wades

2

: wading bird

3

plural : high waterproof boots or trousers for wading