: a waterproof or water-resistant coat
Synonyms of raincoat
Examples of raincoat in a Sentence
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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This anxiety takes the physical form of a garish yellow raincoat that seemingly only Rika can see, providing a protective layer between herself and others.
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Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Pair a bomber jacket with your everyday jeans, style a classic denim jacket with everything from wide-leg pants to dresses, or add waterproof raincoats to your spring wardrobe to stay dry when the rainy season arrives.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
But while British sleuths wear raincoats or umbrellas, Erica is more suited for a beautiful French scarf.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
Pair a bomber jacket with your everyday jeans, style a classic denim jacket with everything from wide-leg pants to dresses, or add waterproof raincoats to your spring wardrobe to stay dry when the rainy season arrives.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
But while British sleuths wear raincoats or umbrellas, Erica is more suited for a beautiful French scarf.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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raincoat
noun
rain·coat
ˈrān-ˌkōt 
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material
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