Wellington
noun
Wel·ling·ton
ˈwe-liŋ-tən
: a boot having a loose top with the front usually coming to or above the knee
—usually used in plural
Word History
Etymology
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Wellington.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wellington. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Wellington
geographical name
Wel·ling·ton
ˈwe-liŋ-tən
1
village in southeastern Florida west-southwest of Palm Beach population 56,508
2
city and port on Port Nicholson (Wellington Harbor) on Cook Strait in the southwestern part of the North Island, New Zealand population 187,500
Note: Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
Biographical Definition
Wellington
biographical name
Wel·ling·ton
ˈwe-liŋ-tən
1st Duke of 1769–1852 Arthur Wellesley; the Iron Duke British general and statesman
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Wellington
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