raincoat

noun

rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
Synonyms of raincoatnext
: a waterproof or water-resistant coat

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I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.
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Rowers pushed through a rainy and chilly start Friday morning while fans in ponchos and raincoats cheered them on. — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 When Waits sings about the woman’s raincoat and suitcase, Duke answers with a twinkling tumble of notes. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 The deal covers suits, suit separates, sport coats, vests, dress pants, tuxedos, overcoats and raincoats. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 At Chloé, Chemena Kamali sent eyelet lace, tailoring, and raincoat silhouettes down the runway. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raincoat

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First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of raincoat was in 1830

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raincoat. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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raincoat

noun
rain·​coat ˈrān-ˌkōt How to pronounce raincoat (audio)
: a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material

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