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raincoat

noun
rain·​coat | \ ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio) \

Definition of raincoat

: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

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Synonyms for raincoat

Synonyms

mac (or mack) [British], mackintosh (also macintosh) [chiefly British], oilskin, slicker, waterproof [chiefly British]

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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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Around the corner, a man pedaled his bike in shorts and a raincoat. Los Angeles Times, "Death toll rises to 20 in the Bahamas as Hurricane Dorian regains strength and threatens the Carolinas," 4 Sep. 2019 Stutterheim The trustworthy and super-stylish Swedish raincoat brand Stutterheim has marked down many of their classic styles and some cool one-off colors— like a dusty khaki and a red, white, and blue stripe—up to 70 percent off. Lauren Joseph, Condé Nast Traveler, "Best Labor Day Sales 2019: All Our Favorite Things to Shop This Weekend," 29 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of raincoat

1830, in the meaning defined above

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raincoat

noun

English Language Learners Definition of raincoat

: a coat that you wear when it rains in order to stay dry

raincoat

noun
rain·​coat | \ ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio) \

Kids Definition of raincoat

: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about raincoat

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