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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Every time a new runner jogged, walked, or limped up, they were congratulated by a dozen strangers, bombarded with high fives, and enveloped in a thick orange marathon-issue poncho to stave off the cold.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Martha follows her release from jail (in her famous handmade poncho) and her ultimate comeback.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
That poncho was a symbol of something Stewart had always stood for, even though many had over the years misread—and even been angered by—her message.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Johnny Was launched a capsule of ready-to-wear essentials, featuring tees and tops like de Ramon’s laser-cut poncho to complement the denim pieces.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Martha follows her release from jail (in her famous handmade poncho) and her ultimate comeback.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
That poncho was a symbol of something Stewart had always stood for, even though many had over the years misread—and even been angered by—her message.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Johnny Was launched a capsule of ready-to-wear essentials, featuring tees and tops like de Ramon’s laser-cut poncho to complement the denim pieces.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Poncho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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