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
Georgia, the founder of Marfa Stance sourced deadstock fabric in London, and together while at Frieze in Los Angeles, the duo reimagined the raincoat.
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
The re-release opens the doors to a new cohort of children to fall in love with the odd tween girl with the yellow raincoat, or become completely terrified by Other Mother.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Seattleites are trading raincoats for sunglasses as blue skies break through the usual January gloom, paving the way for one of the driest starts to the year on record.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
On Hermès’ website, customers can browse luxury goods like a $1,025 men’s belt or a $910 chihuahua-sized raincoat (those fit for larger canines cost more).
—Emily Mahoney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
The re-release opens the doors to a new cohort of children to fall in love with the odd tween girl with the yellow raincoat, or become completely terrified by Other Mother.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Seattleites are trading raincoats for sunglasses as blue skies break through the usual January gloom, paving the way for one of the driest starts to the year on record.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
On Hermès’ website, customers can browse luxury goods like a $1,025 men’s belt or a $910 chihuahua-sized raincoat (those fit for larger canines cost more).
—Emily Mahoney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 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
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Having survived the World War I trenches and Chicago gangland, the brothers return after seven years to their segregated Mississippi Delta hometown, Clarksdale.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
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One of the samples was dug from a scar-like trench called Wessex Cleft and the other from the bottom of a young crater rim in South Massif.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 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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Its stylish design doesn’t compromise function, featuring a secure zippered compartment and lightweight, waterproof (read: spill-proof) nylon material.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Like our Best Overall pick, this speaker is dust and waterproof and can be paired with a second speaker to produce wireless stereo sound.—
Seamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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