Wellington
noun
A type of boot that goes up to the knee, and is usually made of rubber.
She wore her wellingtons to walk in the muddy field.
Often appears as...
- pair of wellingtons
- wear wellingtons
noun
A dish made of beef coated with pâté and duxelles, which is then wrapped in puff pastry and baked.
Beef Wellington is a favorite dish of mine at fancy restaurants.
Often appears as...
- beef wellington
- serve wellington
noun
The capital city of New Zealand.
Wellington is known for its beautiful harbor and vibrant arts scene.
Often appears as...
- live in wellington
- visit wellington
noun
A type of boot that goes up to the knee, and is usually made of rubber.
She wore her wellingtons to walk in the muddy field.
Often appears as...
- pair of wellingtons
- wear wellingtons
noun
A dish made of beef coated with pâté and duxelles, which is then wrapped in puff pastry and baked.
Beef Wellington is a favorite dish of mine at fancy restaurants.
Often appears as...
- beef wellington
- serve wellington
noun
The capital city of New Zealand.
Wellington is known for its beautiful harbor and vibrant arts scene.
Often appears as...
- live in wellington
- visit wellington
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Specific
Wellingtons are worn specifically in rainy or muddy conditions to protect feet from getting wet.
Remember to pack your wellingtons for the camping trip; it's going to rain.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Wear
While practical, wellingtons are considered casual and not suitable for formal events.
You wouldn't wear wellingtons to a wedding unless it's in a farmyard!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
In the UK especially, wellingtons are iconic for outdoor festivals and country life.
She bought a new pair of wellingtons for Glastonbury Festival.
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Elevating simple...
saw a photo of a beef wellington for some reason my first thought was what if I could make that with beets I guess I just thought it sounded the same and at this point as you can tell like my dad I was beat crazy so welcome the next morning I had to cook it immediately I smoked the beet confit it peeled it
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Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
Wellington who's English and said they can't die of rain yours of course correct so I think they probably going to hunt well I hope they're going to hunt that hurt a little bit later as it gets a bit darker the flatness indicates
Video examples
Elevating simple...
saw a photo of a beef wellington for some reason my first thought was what if I could make that with beets I guess I just thought it sounded the same and at this point as you can tell like my dad I was beat crazy so welcome the next morning I had to cook it immediately I smoked the beet confit it peeled it
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
Wellington who's English and said they can't die of rain yours of course correct so I think they probably going to hunt well I hope they're going to hunt that hurt a little bit later as it gets a bit darker the flatness indicates
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Quote examples
Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
I had a country upbringing in a predominantly Maori community, and that contrasted with a very multi-cultured arts community in the Aro Valley in Wellington: growing up around a lot of theatre and poets and writers and stuff.
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John Hickenlooper
American Politician
Wellington Webb was one of the most significant mayors of the latter half of the 20th century. His natural political instincts are almost unrivaled.
Quote examples
Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
I had a country upbringing in a predominantly Maori community, and that contrasted with a very multi-cultured arts community in the Aro Valley in Wellington: growing up around a lot of theatre and poets and writers and stuff.
Quote examples
John Hickenlooper
American Politician
Wellington Webb was one of the most significant mayors of the latter half of the 20th century. His natural political instincts are almost unrivaled.
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