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
Others pulled their hoods over their head or, in a few cases, converted large garbage bags into makeshift raincoats.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Some dog raincoats have warm padded linings, while other dog raincoats are composed of waterproof and thin material.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
His brand-new red raincoat had a perfect slice in the sleeve by his wrist.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
But instead of a police lieutenant with a cigar and a rumpled raincoat, the show is centered on a delightful drifter with shaggy red hair and a disposable vape.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Some dog raincoats have warm padded linings, while other dog raincoats are composed of waterproof and thin material.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
His brand-new red raincoat had a perfect slice in the sleeve by his wrist.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
But instead of a police lieutenant with a cigar and a rumpled raincoat, the show is centered on a delightful drifter with shaggy red hair and a disposable vape.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
Noun
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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
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Over the June The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finally got their record highs on Friday after an impressive comeback from April trenches.—
Sara Salinas,Jacob Pramuk,Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The government sent hundreds of F.B.I. agents, U.S. marshals, and others to the Wounded Knee trenches, armed with military equipment including armored personnel carriers and tear gas.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
Noun
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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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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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But Inter’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, did not retreat for cover or ask for a waterproof.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Band-Aid waterproof strips run about $4.79 for a box of 20; extra large 10 pack adhesive bandages are about $2.59; and general store brand adhesive strips are about $2 for a box of 20.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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