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rainwear

noun

Definition of rainwear

as in raincoat

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Recent Examples of rainwear There is also a selection of Burberry products, including the house’s latest outerwear, heritage rainwear and knitwear and small leather goods and bags. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage. — Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rainwear

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Noun

When shopping for a raincoat, consider one that's transparent or sheer to better show off your dress underneath.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
People also moved quickly to capitalize on the weather, riding bicycles through the area while selling raincoats and ponchos to fans caught outside before conditions began to clear.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Definition of raincoat

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Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026
With more storms expected later this week, your rain gear is likely to get another workout, and the metro’s soggy streak may not be done yet.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026

Definition of rain gear

Noun

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
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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