raincoat

noun
UK: /ˈreɪnkəʊt/
US: /ˈreɪnkoʊt/

  1. A coat that you wear to protect yourself from the rain.

    1. I need my raincoat it is raining outside now.
    2. She forgot her raincoat and got completely soaked in the downpour.

Synonyms

waterproof mackintosh
raincoat verb

  1. To cover or protect something with a substance similar to that of a raincoat, rendering it waterproof or resistant to moisture.

    1. They raincoat the tent before setting up camp.
    2. He decided to raincoat his backpack to protect its contents from water damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "raincoat" is /ˈreɪnkəʊt/ in British English and /ˈreɪnkoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "raincoat": waterproof, mackintosh.

Example usage of "raincoat": "I need my raincoat it is raining outside now.". More examples on the page.