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
His time machine is constructed from a see-through raincoat, an angry piggy backpack, a bunch of wires and tubes, and every sci-fi-looking gizmo and doodad the prop department could hot-glue to it.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Its longer length offers a bit more coverage than a usual cropped raincoat, and is less cumbersome than a full-length trench.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This anxiety takes the physical form of a garish yellow raincoat that seemingly only Rika can see, providing a protective layer between herself and others.
—Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Its longer length offers a bit more coverage than a usual cropped raincoat, and is less cumbersome than a full-length trench.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
This anxiety takes the physical form of a garish yellow raincoat that seemingly only Rika can see, providing a protective layer between herself and others.
—Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for raincoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
Noun
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City slickers will definitely get a bang for their buck with this place, which is a lot more spacious than a shoebox on the Upper East Side.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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It should have been called swamp or something like that…trench.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The work required felling primeval trees measuring six feet in diameter and digging a deep trench through the marsh to accommodate boat traffic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The super-absorbent top layer is designed to tackle spills while the waterproof back keeps your little one’s clothing dry.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other than making the tablet waterproof and adding Face ID, there's not much left to improve.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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