as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm
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Recent Examples of raincoat
The facts: Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof raincoat—and the streamlined silhouettes for which the brand is known feel far more modern than a trench.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trod, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
The waterproof quilted puffer jacket raincoat with sherpa fur lining is reversible.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Hudson, 24, posted snaps of their costumes via Instagram Thursday, Oct. 31, that showed Belichick, 72, dressed as a fisherman in a wide-brim fishing hat, heavy-duty raincoat, jeans and boots.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trod, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
The waterproof quilted puffer jacket raincoat with sherpa fur lining is reversible.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Hudson, 24, posted snaps of their costumes via Instagram Thursday, Oct. 31, that showed Belichick, 72, dressed as a fisherman in a wide-brim fishing hat, heavy-duty raincoat, jeans and boots.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
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Look for blazer-like details like the ones in Aritzia’s The Constant coat, or the sharp lines punctuating Another Tomorrow’s double-faced trench.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now, after Musk confirmed a bitcoin and crypto price game-changer, traders and analysts are speculating whether Musk wading back into the bitcoin trenches of X increases the chances of a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 10 Dec. 2020
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021
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Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
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Blomberg says the balance between waterproof and breathability isn’t always clear.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Not as breathable as other waterproof picks in round-up.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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