raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

Examples of raincoat in a Sentence

I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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Arkansans should bring raincoats with them to the ballot box on Tuesday. Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The second generation responded by ingeniously harnessing the technical fabrics that emerged post war and applying them to traditional overcoat silhouettes to produce functional, weatherproof outerwear, eventually becoming a leader in the raincoat business. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 This raincoat by luxe brand Cole Haan is water resistant and adjustable via a tie in the back and a detachable hood and storm flap, ensuring you’re shielded from light winds and protected from the wildest storms. Monica Bell, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 For the anniversary capsule, Canali reinterpreted the brand’s original logo of a swan holding a trenchcoat in its beak which was intended to speak to the water resistance of the company’s first product, a raincoat. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raincoat 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raincoat was in 1830

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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raincoat

noun
rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material

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