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
The resulting spray creates a rainforest microclimate along the edge of the gorge, which can definitely limit visibility from certain viewpoints, and makes a raincoat and umbrella a good idea.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
When she was spotted outside near Sandringham House walking her dog in 2008, the then-Duchess of Cornwall wore a navy blue raincoat with matching boots and a pair of black pants.
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Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
From trench coats to lightweight raincoats and cool bombers, shoppers will find funnel necks among collections from brands like Mango, Zara, Good American, COS and beyond.
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ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more.
—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
When she was spotted outside near Sandringham House walking her dog in 2008, the then-Duchess of Cornwall wore a navy blue raincoat with matching boots and a pair of black pants.
—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
From trench coats to lightweight raincoats and cool bombers, shoppers will find funnel necks among collections from brands like Mango, Zara, Good American, COS and beyond.
—
ABC News,
1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for raincoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
Noun
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City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.
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During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.
Noun
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The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.
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This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
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And use all the proper types of sunblock and waterproof, too.
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The complete system is UL 2849 certified and rated IPX6 waterproof — rain is never a reason to stay home.
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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