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

Examples of poncho in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To achieve this, Kipley utilizes wearables and opts to don a nursing poncho instead of tight clothing. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025

My pack always includes a poncho, an emergency blanket, hand warmers, and a power bank. —Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025

The shoes accompanied a gray poncho sweater with long fringe and a lacy white skirt (or dress). —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services. —New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Mapuche

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for poncho

• broncho
• concho

Kids Definition

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