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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The best dog bed, the most-hype beauty tech and a useful raincoat: Here are the most popular early sales to shop right now. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 His shot on Friday landed in the upper deck, took a hard bounce off a seat, and was scooped up by a little girl in a pink raincoat who was sitting in the very last row. Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is calling for a bit of wet weather this weekend, so don’t forget to bring raincoats and maybe an extra pair of dry socks. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2024 Thanksgiving Spectators heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City should bring umbrellas and raincoats, as the parade will be rainy with temperatures in the 40s. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

raincoat

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

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