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- waders
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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The region’s high concentration of wetlands serve as a major draw for boaters and kayakers, while all sorts of waders and waterfowl can also be found during an early morning birding session.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The rescue team donned waders and marched into a murky Malibu lagoon scorched by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The property, named for the small wader bird, features 72 guest rooms and suites, a serene spa, a picture-perfect pool, and three distinct dining options, plus a slew of activities that highlight the natural beauty of its Kiawah River location.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The rescue team donned waders and marched into a murky Malibu lagoon scorched by the Palisades fire.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The property, named for the small wader bird, features 72 guest rooms and suites, a serene spa, a picture-perfect pool, and three distinct dining options, plus a slew of activities that highlight the natural beauty of its Kiawah River location.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Wader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wader. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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wader
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wad·er
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