How to Use poncho in a Sentence
poncho
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The blanket can help to keep them warm and the poncho can block wind and rain.
— Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2020 -
The blanket can help keep them warm and the poncho can block wind and rain.
— Popular Science, 18 Aug. 2020 -
Some snooty girl in a poncho takes a seat next to her in the lobby.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023 -
With his new poncho and cap, Sawadogo was the most decked out.
— Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022 -
Here comes this big hoss of a dude wearing this big rain poncho.
— Chuck Dauphin, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2017 -
This stylish and warm coat This poncho-style coat is perfect for chilly spring evenings.
— Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2018 -
Full-on rain jackets are overkill, but throw a cheap fold-up poncho in your day pack.
— Rebecca Misner, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2018 -
Be sure to pack a poncho, as umbrellas are not allowed at the track.
— Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2023 -
The poncho is available in many colors and fun prints, like galaxy or bugs, and comes in sizes 3T to 16 years.
— Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 -
Next, using a ghost face template cut the eyes and mouth out of black adhesive felt and stick the pieces on the center of the poncho.
— Irene Richardson, Country Living, 20 Oct. 2022 -
The woman was wearing a black vest with a fur hood and white and black scarf/poncho, the Sheriff's Office said.
— Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 16 Dec. 2017 -
Durable and machine washable, this poncho is built to stand up to the elements for years to come.
— Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2022 -
The length of the poncho suggests it’s designed to cover cleavage.
— Wjbk-Tv, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2018 -
If rain is in the forecast, bring a poncho or umbrella.
— Katie Gustafson For Kentucky Derby Festival, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2018 -
Your poncho will be a green, icky mess, but the only part of you that gets wet is (hopefully) your bare feet.
— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 -
The service is predicting clear skies all weekend, too, so no need to break out the poncho.
— Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024 -
The woman hands me an oversized yellow poncho with Velcro at the top.
— Kelli Auerbach, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2017 -
Zara, who is due to give birth this spring, wore an oversize olive poncho with jeans, sneakers and a baseball cap.
— Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 25 May 2018 -
Fox also reports that there have been examples of the poncho placed around the school as visual aids to prepare all of the girls for the night-of.
— Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 1 May 2018 -
The knit poncho is available in sizes S through XXL and six colors: light gray, green, navy blue, dark gray, khaki, and red-brown.
— Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024 -
With a bucket for a helmet and an old rain poncho for a cape, Dominguita sets out.
— Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2021 -
This coat will easily fit in my tote bag or backpack…This coat is way more stylish than a poncho!
— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023 -
Eric Travis Clark, 33, grabbed some new socks, a small hydration pack, a poncho, a backpack and a pair of brand new boots.
— Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2023 -
Remove your shoes, don the poncho and enter a stall along with eight other fun-seekers.
— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 -
Thomas, 24, wore a blue rain poncho but no shoes to honor his ancestors.
— Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2020 -
The famous bird greets guests in a sombrero and poncho for photo ops in front of an ancient Aztec pyramid.
— Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 9 June 2019 -
If there are any doubts about the weather turning, pack a poncho or rain coat; most of Mulcahy’s seats are exposed.
— Katie Pesznecker, Anchorage Daily News, 4 June 2021 -
Phuc was wrapped in a soldier's rain poncho and placed in a morgue because doctors didn't see any hope for her survival.
— Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 -
Alan is wearing a blue poncho covered in what appear to be glued-on plastic jewels from the craft store.
— Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Adele had to be rushed off the stage multiple times to dry her face with a towel but was later offered the poncho by a fan from the audience.
— Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
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