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

Word History and Origins

Origin of raincoat¹

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

Example Sentences

"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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From New York Times

A group of West German schoolgirls, who were returning from a school trip to East Berlin, say they saw a man in a raincoat and sunglasses shoot him.

From BBC

Related Words

• overcoat
• slicker
• trench coat