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
Though originally imagined as a waterproof raincoat, the trench has been reimagined in various fabrics through the years—including, of course, suede.
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Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
William Muller, a restaurant manager from Miami, said several sharply dressed Gypsies swiped his wallet from his raincoat on a train in Madrid.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
For those attending, keep in mind that umbrellas are not allowed at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, but raincoats and ponchos are a must, along with boots to deal with mud and puddles.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
This season was no different: lime green raincoats with epaulets and puffy pockets were perfect for a rainy spring day, while airy bouclé tanks came with hoods and scarves, allowing the wearer to adjust for the warmest or coldest of days.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
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Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
William Muller, a restaurant manager from Miami, said several sharply dressed Gypsies swiped his wallet from his raincoat on a train in Madrid.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
For those attending, keep in mind that umbrellas are not allowed at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, but raincoats and ponchos are a must, along with boots to deal with mud and puddles.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
This season was no different: lime green raincoats with epaulets and puffy pockets were perfect for a rainy spring day, while airy bouclé tanks came with hoods and scarves, allowing the wearer to adjust for the warmest or coldest of days.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Sep. 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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This is said to have involved training in artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles, and basic infantry operations, including trench clearing.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Russian forces have been training them in artillery, drones and trench clearing.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 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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On top of all that, these boots are equipped with the same waterproof, breathable membrane that the company’s adult shoes are lined with, to help keep feet dry in rainstorms and during mellow stream crossings.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
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Our panel of testers also assessed special features in waterproof and curling mascaras to select the best options in each formula category.Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 July 2024
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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