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 Prada’s Re-Nylon raincoat is here to help… Skiing for the 1 Percent Moving Mountains Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is transforming Utah’s Powder Mountain into a private members’ club. airmail.news, 1 Feb. 2025 The roots of the collaboration began when Mickalene wore a raincoat to an event, which sparked excitement and inspiration for the capsule. Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 The oversized coat, which is a merging of a Czech raincoat and the French trenchcoat, offers runway on the river. Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 24 July 2024 The single pop of dissident color throughout, provided by Charlotte’s blue raincoat, reminds us of what lies beyond the drab borders of the new German empire. Josh Weiss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raincoat
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Noun
  • 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
  • For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • Some are straightforward trenches with the bottoms chopped off; some update the silhouette with asymmetrical closures; some add hoods or capes to up the visual intrigue.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Entire towns have been reduced to ruin or cut apart by trenches, in a grim callback to World War I. Now, the war in Ukraine has reached an apparent stasis.
    Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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
Noun
  • One drawback of physical storage is wear and tear on a physical format, but this flash drive has a durable aluminum body and a waterproof, dust-proof case.
    StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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