poncho

noun

pon·​cho ˈpän-(ˌ)chō How to pronounce poncho (audio)
plural ponchos
1
: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2
: a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood

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That poncho was a symbol of something Stewart had always stood for, even though many had over the years misread—and even been angered by—her message. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 Additionally, Johnny Was launched a capsule of ready-to-wear essentials, featuring tees and tops like de Ramon’s laser-cut poncho to complement the denim pieces. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024 Weather can change unexpectedly, so having a compact rain poncho will help keep you dry and comfortable. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024 The dashing orange poncho doesn’t appear to be available yet. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for poncho 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Mapuche

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of poncho was in 1717

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“Poncho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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poncho

noun
pon·​cho ˈpän-chō How to pronounce poncho (audio)
plural ponchos
1
: a cloak like a blanket with a slit in the middle for the head
2
: a waterproof garment like a poncho

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