rainwear

noun

rain·​wear ˈrān-ˌwer How to pronounce rainwear (audio)
: waterproof or water-resistant clothing

called also rain gear

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In a rivalry worthy of Manchester United vs. Liverpool, two British heritage brands, Mackintosh and Burberry, have been battling it out in the rainwear space for more than a century. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage. Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 Related Story Lee In addition to rainwear and footwear, Lee is designing jeans for on-the-go this fall. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 Launched in 1991 by making waterproof rainwear for golfers, Zero Restriction has been called upon to provide outerwear for the U.S. team in the past, including the 2015 Presidents Cup in South Korea and the 2022 edition in North Carolina. Michael Loré, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rainwear 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rainwear was in 1913

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“Rainwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwear. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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rainwear

noun
rain·​wear -ˌwa(ə)r How to pronounce rainwear (audio)
-ˌwe(ə)r
: waterproof or water-resistant clothing

called also rain gear

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