noun
A2
Elementary
raincoat
RAYN-koht
Raincoat (noun) means a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to stay dry in wet weather. Example: “She grabbed her raincoat as soon as she heard the forecast.”
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
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- Plural
- raincoats
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "rain" and "coat" — a coat for the rain.
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Rhymes for raincoat
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What does “raincoat” mean?
The word “raincoat” means a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to stay dry in wet weather. In plain terms, a coat made to keep you dry when it rains.
How do you pronounce “raincoat”?
“Raincoat” is pronounced RAYN-koht (/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “raincoat” in a sentence?
Here is “raincoat” used in a sentence: “She grabbed her raincoat as soon as she heard the forecast.”
What part of speech is “raincoat”?
“Raincoat” is a noun.
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