Definition of raincoat
: a waterproof or water-resistant coat
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Examples of raincoat in a Sentence
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
Recent Examples of raincoat from the Web
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Brian McCarthy snugged up his raincoat, checked his bait and made another cast.
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Nearby, but outside the yellow tape, a few neighbors stood on their front porches, watching as officers in raincoats and carrying umbrellas paced the slick roadway searching for evidence.
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The unisex raincoats have an inside pocket for storing a Palm handheld.
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1830
First Known Use of raincoat
1830
RAINCOAT Defined for English Language Learners
raincoat
playDefinition of raincoat for English Language Learners
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: a coat that you wear when it rains in order to stay dry
RAINCOAT Defined for Kids
raincoat
playDefinition of raincoat for Students
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material
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