rainwear

noun

rain·wear | \ ˈrān-ˌwer

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Definition of rainwear

: waterproof or water-resistant clothing

— called also rain gear

Examples of rainwear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Leave it to Swedish rainwear outfitter Stutterheim to break the mold on the ubiquitous Chelsea boot design. — Lindsey Olander, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Rain Boots That Won't Take Up Your Whole Suitcase," 25 Aug. 2020 Mountain Hardwear has outdoor jackets, T-shirts, shorts, pants and rainwear. — oregonlive, "Father’s Day: Great sports, exercise gift ideas to get dads fit," 14 June 2020 But the chemicals are also used in consumer products that include pizza boxes, non-stick cookware, rainwear, stain-resistant carpets, furniture and clothing. — Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, "Multiple UTC subsidiaries targeted in PFAS pollution lawsuits," 14 Oct. 2019 From Prada’s nylon rainwear to Junya Watanabe’s mash-ups with North Face and Carhartt, notions of practicality, protection, and straight-up common sense have resonated with editors and consumers alike. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "10 Trends We Expect to See in Men’s Street Style This Year," 2 Jan. 2019 Magazine editors hurry in, their rainwear dripping on the pristine blush carpeting. — Chloe Malle, WSJ, "How Designer Wes Gordon is Reimagining Carolina Herrera for the Next Generation," 6 Dec. 2018 The twill fabric, for example, is perfect for rainwear and protection from the elements. — Mekita Rivas, Teen Vogue, "Designer Tracy Reese Creates "Flint Fit" Collection Using Plastic Bottles From Flint Water Crisis," 6 Apr. 2018 Marmot’s EVODry collection is the evolution of rainwear, garments that out-perform current technology with minimal environment impact. — Sami Emory, Outside Online, "Embrace the Rain," 27 Mar. 2018 Comfort and comforting get assists from a belt that expands, snazzy rainwear that fits over anything, a stylish scarf that gives baby something to chew on, and a device that keeps car-riding dogs in the back seat. — Judi Dash, latimes.com, "Fashionable, versatile and safe: what every traveler needs," 26 Mar. 2018

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“Rainwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwear. Accessed 16 May. 2021.

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rainwear

noun

English Language Learners Definition of rainwear

: clothing that you wear when it rains in order to stay dry

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