poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-(ˌ)chō 
plural ponchos
1
: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2
: a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood
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This lightweight, packable rain poncho is designed to be highly water-resistant and quick-drying.
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Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Capes on cropped trenches and sleeveless poncho styles.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In many cases, the style read as the trusty poncho.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Grab a yellow poncho and a ticket ($14) to view the falls from below at the Cave of the Winds observation decks.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
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Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Capes on cropped trenches and sleeveless poncho styles.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In many cases, the style read as the trusty poncho.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Grab a yellow poncho and a ticket ($14) to view the falls from below at the Cave of the Winds observation decks.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Poncho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-chō
plural ponchos
1
: a cloak like a blanket with a slit in the middle for the head
2
: a waterproof garment like a poncho
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