raincoat

noun

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rain·coat | \ ˈrān-ˌkōt

Definition of raincoat

: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

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Synonyms for raincoat

Synonyms

mac
(or mack)
[British],
mackintosh
(also macintosh)
[chiefly British],
oilskin,
slicker,
waterproof
[chiefly British]

Examples of raincoat in a Sentence

I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.

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