raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
Synonyms of raincoatnext
: 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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Flush with venture capital, these DTC companies all offered more than just a fashion-forward raincoat or compostable footwear. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026 The resulting spray creates a rainforest microclimate along the edge of the gorge, which can definitely limit visibility from certain viewpoints, and makes a raincoat and umbrella a good idea. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 When she was spotted outside near Sandringham House walking her dog in 2008, the then-Duchess of Cornwall wore a navy blue raincoat with matching boots and a pair of black pants. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 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 25 May. 2026.

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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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