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

The original Liu cinched waist raincoat has been updated in tonal burgundy, while the Athena style comes in navy blue and black with butter yellow sleeve detailing. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

She was last seen wearing a Winnie-the-Pooh shirt, a pink raincoat and white tennis shoes. — Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Cooler itineraries, like to the Norwegian Fjords or Alaska, require extra layers such as insulated raincoats and gloves. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026

In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 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