as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm
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Recent Examples of raincoat
Marchers in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade wore raincoats and ponchos on Thursday morning as a sheet of chilly rain hit the New York City metro area.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The best dog bed, the most-hype beauty tech and a useful raincoat: Here are the most popular early sales to shop right now.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
His shot on Friday landed in the upper deck, took a hard bounce off a seat, and was scooped up by a little girl in a pink raincoat who was sitting in the very last row.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is calling for a bit of wet weather this weekend, so don’t forget to bring raincoats and maybe an extra pair of dry socks.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The best dog bed, the most-hype beauty tech and a useful raincoat: Here are the most popular early sales to shop right now.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
His shot on Friday landed in the upper deck, took a hard bounce off a seat, and was scooped up by a little girl in a pink raincoat who was sitting in the very last row.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is calling for a bit of wet weather this weekend, so don’t forget to bring raincoats and maybe an extra pair of dry socks.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
Noun
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian drones observed some Russians advancing as far as a key trench anchoring Ukrainian positions just east of Leonidovo in the no-man’s-land along the 250-square-mile salient Ukrainian troops occupy in Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
Noun
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.—
Genesee Keevil,
Popular Mechanics,
17 May 2018
Noun
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Shoes: Uggs or other furry boots might keep your toes warm, but other shoe options that are insulated and waterproof might be your best bet.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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Blomberg says the balance between waterproof and breathability isn’t always clear.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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