as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm
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Recent Examples of raincoat
The state’s newest theory is that Zeigler wore a raincoat while shooting his wife and mother-in-law (who was shot with two different guns) and struggling with his father-in-law — despite the customer having the father-in-law’s blood soaked into his pants.
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Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Inside one of the ship’s battery rooms, an inspector wearing a hi-vis orange U.S. Coast Guard raincoat was examining its hybrid-electric system.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Visitors enter the mine by a small train, after donning a yellow raincoat and a hard-hat.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Campers were given disposable raincoats to shield themselves during outdoor activities.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Gail Hollenbeck, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Inside one of the ship’s battery rooms, an inspector wearing a hi-vis orange U.S. Coast Guard raincoat was examining its hybrid-electric system.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Visitors enter the mine by a small train, after donning a yellow raincoat and a hard-hat.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Campers were given disposable raincoats to shield themselves during outdoor activities.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
Noun
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During the Waleses' trip to Canada in October 1991, Diana made time between touring an AIDS hospice and a women's shelter to join William, 9, and Harry, 7, on a visit to Niagara Falls, where the trio donned rain slickers for a wet and wild voyage on the Maid of the Mist.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Dig a trench that is about 12 inches deep and loosen the soil, setting it to the side.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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These collisions have formed deep oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and complex geological features.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The American team could certainly have done without the aggravation of running to the pro shop to buy alternative waterproofs in 2010 because they were getting soaked in their official gear.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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This irrigator is 100% waterproof and the water tank is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another mackintosh was hardly recognizable as clothing.—
Sam Kean,
Science | AAAS,
2 July 2021
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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