poncho
noun
a blanketlike cloak with a hole in the center to admit the head, originating in South America, now often worn as a raincoat.
ponchos
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pluralof poncho.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky, knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some venturing into a supermarket while others floated their belongings in plastic tubs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
"I just hope that the Kates and Cathys have got their thermals and their rain ponchos because they might need them."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
There were green soccer jerseys, sure, but men wore colorful Oaxacan shirts, ponchos and gigantic sombreros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Outside Glasgow Green vendors had switched from selling water-proof ponchos on Friday to sunglasses and bottles of water, as the sun beat down on crowds heading towards the event.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
They carry ponchos, duffels, crates; a few tote brightly colored suitcases claimed from who knows where.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
