rainwear
noun
rain·wear
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Definition of rainwear
: waterproof or water-resistant clothing
— called also rain gear
Examples of rainwear in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
From Prada’s nylon rainwear to Junya Watanabe’s mash-ups with North Face and Carhartt, notions of practicality, protection, and straight-up common sense have resonated with editors and consumers alike. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "10 Trends We Expect to See in Men’s Street Style This Year," 2 Jan. 2019 Magazine editors hurry in, their rainwear dripping on the pristine blush carpeting. — Chloe Malle, WSJ, "How Designer Wes Gordon is Reimagining Carolina Herrera for the Next Generation," 6 Dec. 2018 The twill fabric, for example, is perfect for rainwear and protection from the elements. — Mekita Rivas, Teen Vogue, "Designer Tracy Reese Creates "Flint Fit" Collection Using Plastic Bottles From Flint Water Crisis," 6 Apr. 2018 Marmot’s EVODry collection is the evolution of rainwear, garments that out-perform current technology with minimal environment impact. — Sami Emory, Outside Online, "Embrace the Rain," 27 Mar. 2018 Comfort and comforting get assists from a belt that expands, snazzy rainwear that fits over anything, a stylish scarf that gives baby something to chew on, and a device that keeps car-riding dogs in the back seat. — Judi Dash, latimes.com, "Fashionable, versatile and safe: what every traveler needs," 26 Mar. 2018 At the other end of the spectrum, the paint-by-numbers florals were put to service on sporty nylon rainwear. — Vogue, "The 10 Best Collections of London Fashion Week," 20 Sep. 2017 Erewoh still sells the basics: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, footwear and rainwear, among other things. — Randi Shaffer, chicagotribune.com, "Advertisements change, but camping equipment stays basic," 3 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rainwear.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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rainwear
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rainwear
: clothing that you wear when it rains in order to stay dry
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