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)

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Examples of wader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests are geared up for activities in the basement muck room, where cubbies outfitted with wader boot dryers store rain jackets and dry suits. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

Like any other piece of outdoor equipment, the price of fly fishing waders varies; a premium pair of guide-quality waders (like Patagonia’s Swiftcurrent Expeditions or Simms’ G3s) can cost upwards of $800. —Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025

Many people rent special rubber waders and a long steadying pole to do this hike. —Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025

The performance opens with Bachzetsis wearing a shiny, form-fitting bodysuit and fishing waders, her face covered by a wig of long, curly red hair. —Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 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