raincoat

noun

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

Examples of raincoat in a Sentence

I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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Others pulled their hoods over their head or, in a few cases, converted large garbage bags into makeshift raincoats. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025 Some dog raincoats have warm padded linings, while other dog raincoats are composed of waterproof and thin material. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025 His brand-new red raincoat had a perfect slice in the sleeve by his wrist. Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025 But instead of a police lieutenant with a cigar and a rumpled raincoat, the show is centered on a delightful drifter with shaggy red hair and a disposable vape. Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for raincoat

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raincoat was in 1830

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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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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