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 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.
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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
As the story goes, after World War II, Giuseppe lost his job working for an airplane manufacturer and joined a raincoat producer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
Basic and budget-friendly dog raincoats cost about $10-$20, while mid-range dog raincoats go for $20-$50 and high-end dog raincoats vary in price from $50- $80.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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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
As the story goes, after World War II, Giuseppe lost his job working for an airplane manufacturer and joined a raincoat producer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
Basic and budget-friendly dog raincoats cost about $10-$20, while mid-range dog raincoats go for $20-$50 and high-end dog raincoats vary in price from $50- $80.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 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 force can carve a trench into the sand below you and create a rip current, a fast-moving channel of water that will haul your unsuspecting ass out to sea.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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Kent just came back inside after digging trenches along the side of our dirt road in the pouring rain.—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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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The waterproof, kôhl pencil is beloved for its versatility, offering a few seconds of playtime before drying down.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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This compact kit includes a mix of waterproof, antibacterial, and flexible bandages to cover whatever comes your way.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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