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Examples of raincoat in a Sentence
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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Vera Bradley Packable Water Resistant Raincoat When the weather requires something lighter than a winter coat, say hello to this water-resistant raincoat by Vera Bradley.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Marchers in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade wore raincoats and ponchos on Thursday morning as a sheet of chilly rain hit the New York City metro area.
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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
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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 30 Dec. 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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