poncho

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pon·cho | \ ˈpän-(ˌ)chō

plural ponchos

Definition of poncho

1 : a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment

2 : a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood

Examples of poncho in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Solo items, like this UV protection baby poncho, are also on sale: This one's now $59, which is down 40% from its retail price of $98. — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, "7 deals you can shop for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month," 1 May 2021 This lace beach dress in perfect-for-summer white fits like a poncho but has figure-flattering side ties with tassels for a breezy, boho style boost. — Southern Living, "The Best Swim Coverups on Amazon," 25 Mar. 2021 With a bucket for a helmet and an old rain poncho for a cape, Dominguita sets out. — Washington Post, "Classic adventure stories inspire new Definitely Dominguita series," 2 Mar. 2021 While a blanket with grommets can be strung up like a tarp, even a non-grommeted blanket can be wrapped like a shawl or worn as a makeshift poncho to help weather the worst of any storm. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "Three (More) Reasons to Own an Emergency Blanket," 8 Nov. 2019 The showpiece is an oversized poncho towards which Götesson took a more is merrier approach, incorporating as many pre-existing garments as possible, eight in all. — Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, "The Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary in Per Götesson’s Sustainable Collection for Weekday," 9 Dec. 2020 The capsule collection, exclusively available at Saks Fifth Avenue, consists of three styles: a maxi dress and a top that come in ivory and navy, and a poncho in ivory. — Barry Samaha, Harper's BAZAAR, "Liya Kebede Knows That Partnership Is Essential to Push Ideas Forward," 28 Oct. 2020 Give them several space blankets or an emergency bivy sack, along with a small poncho. — Popular Science, "11 essential items for four specialized survival kits," 18 Aug. 2020 Give them several space blankets or an emergency bivy sack, along with a small poncho. — Popular Science, "11 essential items for four specialized survival kits," 18 Aug. 2020

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poncho

noun

English Language Learners Definition of poncho

: a piece of clothing that is used as a coat and that is made of a single piece of cloth or plastic with a hole in the middle for a person's head to go through

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poncho

noun

pon·cho | \ ˈpän-chō

plural ponchos