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
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.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2024
Thanksgiving Spectators heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City should bring umbrellas and raincoats, as the parade will be rainy with temperatures in the 40s.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
The facts: Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof raincoat—and the streamlined silhouettes for which the brand is known feel far more modern than a trench.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trod, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2024
Thanksgiving Spectators heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City should bring umbrellas and raincoats, as the parade will be rainy with temperatures in the 40s.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
The facts: Charles Macintosh invented the waterproof raincoat—and the streamlined silhouettes for which the brand is known feel far more modern than a trench.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trod, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 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
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In October the two scientists organized a small team to excavate a trench 14 inches deep.Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Their installation requires no costly digging or trench work, which can quickly boost costs into the six figures.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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Not as breathable as other waterproof picks in round-up.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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