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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The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trodden, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway. Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025 When the winds died down, Raphael pulled out a black raincoat and walked to the stage. Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 The high-end raincoat isn’t always the best choice for you. Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025 That's a class of chemicals, used by manufacturers for decades to make things like nonstick pans, cosmetics, raincoats, food wrappers and firefighting foam. NPR, 30 Nov. 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 9 Jan. 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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