rainwear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rainwear
Example Sentences
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The latest release of Burberry Classics — a curation of wardrobe foundations reimagined with a unique Burberry slant — features iconic British rainwear, nylon parkas and reversible down-filled styles.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024
The fashion house’s founder, Thomas Burberry, invented the fabric gabardine, a breathable material used for rainwear, in the late 1800s.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024
Ms. Quant also experimented with polka dots and unconventional fabrics, creating a skinny-rib sweater and shiny PVC rainwear.
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023
The uniform is low-quality, light fabric like they use for rainwear, and compulsory footwear.
From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2022
It really doesn't rain much around here, but Mai has strong feelings about fashion and she's spotted some kind of designer rainwear.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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