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raincoat

[ reyn-koht ]

noun

  1. a waterproof or water-repellent coat worn as protection against rain.


raincoat

/ ˈreɪnˌkəʊt /

noun

  1. a coat made of a waterproof material
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of raincoat1

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; rain + coat
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Example Sentences

For instance, artwork in a home’s entryway can be exposed to umbrellas, raincoats and zippers, while art displayed in bathrooms can experience damaging levels of humidity.

"I've never had so much use for my umbrella in my life, and I carry my raincoat everywhere I go."

From BBC

Dressed in raincoats, festival-goers walked through the streets with illuminated pink lotus lanterns and flowers.

There may be just a chance of some light rain or drizzle for fans as they leave the ground - so you might want to take your raincoat!

From BBC

Later, she danced with a yellow raincoat over her head.

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