noun
raincoat
RAYN-koht
noun
1
A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to stay dry in wet weather.
"She grabbed her raincoat as soon as she heard the forecast."
"The kids' yellow raincoats stood out against the grey sky."
How to Use Raincoat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA coat made to keep you dry when it rains.
Common pairings
wear a raincoat
yellow raincoat
put on a raincoat
Word Forms
raincoats plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "rain" and "coat" — a coat for the rain.