Raincoat: meaning, definitions and examples
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raincoat
[ ˈreɪnˌkoʊt ]
wear
A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain.
Synonyms
mackintosh, slicker, waterproof coat
Examples of usage
- I always carry my raincoat with me in case it starts raining.
- She put on her yellow raincoat before going out in the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "raincoat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 capa de chuva
🇮🇳 रेनकोट
🇩🇪 Regenmantel
🇮🇩 jas hujan
🇺🇦 дощовик
🇵🇱 płaszcz przeciwdeszczowy
🇯🇵 レインコート
🇫🇷 imperméable
🇪🇸 impermeable
🇹🇷 yağmurluk
🇰🇷 비옷
🇸🇦 معطف واق من المطر
🇨🇿 pláštěnka
🇸🇰 pršiplášť
🇨🇳 雨衣
🇸🇮 dežni plašč
🇮🇸 regnkápa
🇰🇿 жаңбыр плащы
🇬🇪 წვიმის პალტო
🇦🇿 yağmurluq
🇲🇽 impermeable
Word origin
The raincoat, also known as a slicker or mackintosh, has a long history dating back to the early 19th century. Initially made from rubberized cloth, raincoats have evolved into various styles and materials to provide protection from the rain while also being fashionable. The invention of the raincoat revolutionized outdoor wear, making it more practical and comfortable to brave the elements.
See also: rain, rainfall, rainforest, rainproof, rainstorm, rainy.