gumboot

Waterproof farm footwear

A gumboot is a waterproof rubber boot, typically reaching to the knee—what Americans call a rain boot or rubber boot.

The term is standard in New Zealand, Australia, and parts of Britain.

Gumboots are practical footwear for farming, fishing, and wet weather: He pulled on his gumboots and headed out to check the sheep.

waterproof

wellingtons

Waterproof rubber footwear

overshoes · waterproofing · puddles · mud · slush · farming · fisherman · gardening · rainwear · mackintosh

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Opposites
footwear formality and purpose

gumboothigh heels

Elevated women's shoes

stilettos · dress shoes · formal shoes · patent leather shoes · ballet slippers

weather/terrain protection

gumbootsandals

Open strappy footwear

flip-flops · espadrilles · ballet flats · moccasins · hiking boots

material and construction

gumbootsandals

Open strappy footwear

barefoot · leather loafers · suede shoes · canvas sneakers

Family

boot, gum, rubber, footwear, bootmaker, gumtree

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G