raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt 

: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

Synonyms of raincoat

• slicker
• trench
• oilskin
• mac
• waterproof

Examples of raincoat in a Sentence

I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pack layers, a light raincoat, and a sense of adventure! — Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Arsene Wenger might have struggled with his raincoat, but rarely with his orchestra. — Zohran Mamdani, New York Times, 29 May 2026

Flush with venture capital, these DTC companies all offered more than just a fashion-forward raincoat or compostable footwear. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026

People also moved quickly to capitalize on the weather, riding bicycles through the area while selling raincoats and ponchos to fans caught outside before conditions began to clear. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for raincoat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt 

: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material