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Examples of raincoat in a Sentence
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
raincoat
noun
rain·coat
ˈrān-ˌkōt
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material
More from Merriam-Webster on raincoat
Nglish: Translation of raincoat for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about raincoat
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