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

He was born in Dublin where his father ran a successful company making raincoats.

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When he sees himself, his reflection appears in the blue raincoat he wore when he killed Maggie and Paul.

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They slept under the open sky, but when a light drizzle fell, Ms Estalicas and her family wrapped themselves up in plastic bags because they did not have raincoats.

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He wore a lightweight black raincoat and loafers, a dark business suit, a crisp white shirt, a narrow black tie and a pearl stick-pin.

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In the grainy footage, Mr Phillips could be seen leading his children through the rugged terrain, all wearing camouflaged clothing, raincoats and large backpacks.

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Related Words

• overcoat 
• slicker 
• trench coat