sou'westers

noun

plural of sou'wester
1
as in baseball caps

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2
as in trench coats

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  1. helmets
  2. trench coats
  3. hoods
  4. trenches
  5. bowlers
  6. rain gear
  7. toppers
Noun
  • Those white helmets will look quite natural for the IMG Academy QB.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, helmets should be removed during breaks and ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be provided.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Cropped trench coats are also having a moment this season, delivering the same polished protection in a shorter, sleeker hem, like this 34 percent-off style from Amazon and this $38-off denim trench coat from Madewell.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of trench coats
Noun
  • Range hoods can also minimize excess moisture from steam, which can contribute to condensation and long-term wear on surfaces.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • The film, set in the Belgian trenches of the First World War, follows the love between two young soldiers who try, through art and intimacy, to escape the horrors around them.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, blueberry bushes cover old foxholes, trenches and deep craters from artillery fire.
    — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
Noun
  • Keep the rain gear handy on Thursday as South Florida will once again face threats of seeing passing showers and thunderstorms during the day.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Pack essentials like rain gear, layers of clothing, water, sunscreen, eye protection and an offline map.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of rain gear
Noun
  • That's well more than the 300-to-400-lb (136-to-180-kg) range common for toppers, but the Stargate's weight is in line with some of the lightest pickup campers on the market.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House.
    — Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of toppers
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“Sou'westers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sou%27westers. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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