Thesaurus results for OILSKINS

oilskins

noun

plural of oilskin

as in raincoats

a coat made of water-resistant material the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain

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Recent Examples of oilskins Founded in 1894 to outfit sailors with oilskins, Barbour remains family-owned. — Air Mail, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The true meaning of death lies in bookmarks and raincoats, not in textbooks and lecture theatres.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Trade unions led the procession, followed by protesters in raincoats carrying flags and handmade placards.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of raincoats

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Looking ahead, Merrony said his team plans to widen two excavation trenches over two buildings at the site.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Sharp suits and smoking jackets came alongside cocoon shapes, functional hunting jackets, double-breasted trenches and generous winter coats, with longer lengths and full collars suggesting the urban style of the 1980s and ’90s.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026