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

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 notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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waterproof

Related words

waterproof

Rhymes for raincoat

oat boat coat goat moat float bloat gloat groat throat afloat tugboat

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Frequently asked questions

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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