Wellington

noun Wel·ling·ton \ˈwe-liŋ-tən\

Definition of WELLINGTON

: a boot having a loose top with the front usually coming to or above the knee —usually used in plural

See Wellington defined for English-language learners

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

First Known Use: 1817

biographical name Wel·ling·ton \ˈwe-liŋ-tən\

1st Duke of 1769–1852 Arthur Wellesley; the Iron Duke British gen. & statesman

geographical name Wel·ling·ton \ˈwe-liŋ-tən\

village SE Florida pop 56,508

city & port ∗ of New Zealand in SW North Island on Port Nicholson (Wellington Harbor) on Cook Strait pop 179,466

Next Word in the Dictionary: WellingtoniaPrevious Word in the Dictionary: well–informedAll Words Near: Wellington

What made you want to look up Wellington? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears