poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-(ˌ)chō 
plural ponchos
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
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Pack a poncho or raincoat and bring layers to prepare for unpredictable Texas weather.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,300 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The actress styled the pants with a long-sleeve top and a cozy gray poncho.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,300 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
His bulk, shrouded in a floor-length poncho, appeared almost weightless, ectoplasmic.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The actress styled the pants with a long-sleeve top and a cozy gray poncho.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Poncho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-chō
plural ponchos
1
: a cloak like a blanket with a slit in the middle for the head
2
: a waterproof garment like a poncho
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