rain gear

noun

as in raincoat

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Recent Examples of rain gear Pack essentials like rain gear, layers of clothing, water, sunscreen, eye protection and an offline map. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Whether festivalgoers came prepared with rain gear or simply didn't let the weather bother them, many said the forecast wasn't going to stop them from seeing this year's headliners, The Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Canales made Brazzell’s day off sound more precautionary in nature, but both him and Chisena were seen on the field in rain gear. — Mike Kaye july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026 With more storms expected later this week, your rain gear is likely to get another workout, and the metro’s soggy streak may not be done yet. — Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026 Showers Pass was founded in 1997 to build rain gear that actually works, embracing the core philosophy in Oregon that bad weather shouldn't stop you from outdoor adventures. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 Might as well put our expensive rain gear to use. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 Start getting your rain gear ready – looks like some April showers are on their way. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain gear
  1. raincoat
  2. trench coat
  3. rainwear
  4. waterproof
  5. oilskin
  6. trench
Noun
  • In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Breathlessly Eva, 41, runs up and down the dusty stairs in a bright yellow raincoat, exposing the real estate investor’s schemes, rallying her neighbors, fighting with her husband, wondering what went wrong.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of raincoat
Noun
  • The Shards actress, 24, kept her ensemble sophisticated with a little black dress and an oversized khaki trench coat.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Before fall comes, shop a new flattering trench coat or a more modern version of the classic white button-up.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of trench coat
Noun
  • Burberry added that its Portraits of an Icon campaign, which broke earlier this year and focused on the trench, spurred a 19 percent increase in new rainwear customers.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Outerwear and scarves remain hero categories, up double digits thanks to strong demand for heritage rainwear, lightweight jackets and other seasonal product.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of rainwear
Noun
  • Finally, cover outlets that aren’t waterproof-rated, advises Dewey.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This gives you a 31% discount on a travel-friendly speaker packing a two-way speaker system, an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, 12 hours of battery life, and PartyBoost multispeaker syncing.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of waterproof
Noun
  • 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
  • Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
    — Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Definition of oilskin
Noun
  • Last night, Gerber continued her love affair with the do-everything, go-anywhere little black dress, wearing a knee-length slip beneath an oversized khaki trench.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Both sides have consequently dug legal and PR trenches to snipe at the other and rally endorsements.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of trench

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“Rain gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain%20gear. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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