raincoats

noun

plural of raincoat
as in macs
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 raincoats The deal covers suits, suit separates, sport coats, vests, dress pants, tuxedos, overcoats and raincoats. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Cooler itineraries, like to the Norwegian Fjords or Alaska, require extra layers such as insulated raincoats and gloves. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 People also moved quickly to capitalize on the weather, riding bicycles through the area while selling raincoats and ponchos to fans caught outside before conditions began to clear. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Porch goose owners are known for going all out, especially around the holidays, with tiny raincoats, Santa robes, itsy-bitsy bikinis, graduation caps, bunny ears, and more. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026 Pair a bomber jacket with your everyday jeans, style a classic denim jacket with everything from wide-leg pants to dresses, or add waterproof raincoats to your spring wardrobe to stay dry when the rainy season arrives. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 Houston-area Mardi Gras events and Valentine’s Day plans may compete with strong winds, heavy rain, and even some hail Saturday night, so keep your raincoats and umbrellas handy. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026 But while British sleuths wear raincoats or umbrellas, Erica is more suited for a beautiful French scarf. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoats
  1. oilskins
  2. trenches
  3. waterproofs
  4. slickers
Noun
  • Founded in 1894 to outfit sailors with oilskins, Barbour remains family-owned.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of oilskins
Noun
  • Sharp suits and smoking jackets came alongside cocoon shapes, functional hunting jackets, double-breasted trenches and generous winter coats, with longer lengths and full collars suggesting the urban style of the 1980s and ’90s.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Oversized bombers and close-fitting cropped styles mingle with polished trenches, slouchy anoraks, and classic motos.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • The American team could certainly have done without the aggravation of running to the pro shop to buy alternative waterproofs in 2010 because they were getting soaked in their official gear.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of waterproofs
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of slickers

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“Raincoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoats. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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