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
The boy's raincoat, on sale for $24.90, comes in a baby blue color with an adorable elephant print.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One New Yorker’s guide to cute raincoats, boots, pants, and more.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dior collection Androgynous tailcoats, ruffles, detachable collars, utilitarian raincoats, bustiers and cuissard boots all played off each other creating a contemporary women’s wardrobe in constant evolution.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Asha doesn’t have a raincoat with her, her aunt tells the Observer.
Day 2
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, 5 a.m. — Harold Degree goes to sleep after searching for Asha all night.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One New Yorker’s guide to cute raincoats, boots, pants, and more.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dior collection Androgynous tailcoats, ruffles, detachable collars, utilitarian raincoats, bustiers and cuissard boots all played off each other creating a contemporary women’s wardrobe in constant evolution.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Asha doesn’t have a raincoat with her, her aunt tells the Observer.
Day 2
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, 5 a.m. — Harold Degree goes to sleep after searching for Asha all night.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 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
Noun
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The brand also quickly sold out of the faux leather trench, minidress and Moto gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The reactor will sit in an underground trench 25 feet deep and 80 feet long, covered by concrete and serviced by a 40-ton crane.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 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
Noun
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Made with heavy-duty 600 denier polyester and canvas, this waterproof cover reliably kept water off of our furniture during our fall and winter testing period.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Some of our top picks for this summer include olive-green platform clogs by Matisse, hands-free Skechers sneakers by Martha Stewart, and bubblegum-pink waterproof slides courtesy of Birkenstock.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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