raincoat

rain·coat | \ ˈrān-ˌkōt

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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 on the Web The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "64 can’t-miss deals you can still get at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 Aug. 2020 The water-repellent outer shell can also be worn alone as a light raincoat. — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, "Tenzin Wild and Tao Okamoto Launch an Eco Conscious Outerwear Line," 21 Oct. 2020 The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "64 can’t-miss deals you can still get at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 Aug. 2020 The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "64 can’t-miss deals you can still get at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 Aug. 2020 Rissy 2 hooded water-repellent raincoat, for instance, drops from $120 to $84.90 in pink, taupe green and black for a cool savings of 29%. — Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, "These North Face jackets are heavily discounted at Nordstrom—and still available," 28 Aug. 2020 The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "64 can’t-miss deals you can still get at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 Aug. 2020 The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Samantha Matt, USA TODAY, "64 can’t-miss deals you can still get at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 Aug. 2020 The only thing worse than a rainy day is a rainy day with a raincoat that soaks right through in seconds. — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, "76 deals actually worth your money at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 19 Aug. 2020

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 24 Nov. 2020.

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