raincoat

noun

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

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I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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The re-release opens the doors to a new cohort of children to fall in love with the odd tween girl with the yellow raincoat, or become completely terrified by Other Mother. — Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Seattleites are trading raincoats for sunglasses as blue skies break through the usual January gloom, paving the way for one of the driest starts to the year on record. — Christine Clarridge, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 On Hermès’ website, customers can browse luxury goods like a $1,025 men’s belt or a $910 chihuahua-sized raincoat (those fit for larger canines cost more). — Emily Mahoney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 The company launched women’s four months ago, including blazers, dresses, trousers, overcoats, raincoats. — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raincoat

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First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of raincoat was in 1830

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raincoat

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

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