raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

Examples of raincoat in a Sentence

I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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Pack a poncho or raincoat and bring layers to prepare for unpredictable Texas weather. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Investigators also found raincoats believed to have been used during the crime — authorities said she was killed and dismembered inside. Christina Coulter, People.com, 22 June 2025 The Library Suite is located in what was once the library of the Palace of Justice and features unique touches like a designer raincoat to use during your stay. Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Police radioed the description to other officers in the area, and a West Chester police officer spotted Krebs in a yellow raincoat a block from rally-goers, according to the complaint. Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for raincoat

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raincoat was in 1830

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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raincoat

noun
rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material

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