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
The second generation responded by ingeniously harnessing the technical fabrics that emerged post war and applying them to traditional overcoat silhouettes to produce functional, weatherproof outerwear, eventually becoming a leader in the raincoat business.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
This raincoat by luxe brand Cole Haan is water resistant and adjustable via a tie in the back and a detachable hood and storm flap, ensuring you’re shielded from light winds and protected from the wildest storms.
—Monica Bell, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
For the anniversary capsule, Canali reinterpreted the brand’s original logo of a swan holding a trenchcoat in its beak which was intended to speak to the water resistance of the company’s first product, a raincoat.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Though originally imagined as a waterproof raincoat, the trench has been reimagined in various fabrics through the years—including, of course, suede.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
This raincoat by luxe brand Cole Haan is water resistant and adjustable via a tie in the back and a detachable hood and storm flap, ensuring you’re shielded from light winds and protected from the wildest storms.
—Monica Bell, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
For the anniversary capsule, Canali reinterpreted the brand’s original logo of a swan holding a trenchcoat in its beak which was intended to speak to the water resistance of the company’s first product, a raincoat.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
Though originally imagined as a waterproof raincoat, the trench has been reimagined in various fabrics through the years—including, of course, suede.
—Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for raincoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raincoat
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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
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
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For your next evening out on the town, use Hailey’s outfit formula—layer lace tights beneath a semi-sheer skirt, and add a leather trench on top.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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Based in New York, the 40-year-old Floridian has been in the content creator trenches for nearly two decades.Allegra Rosenberg, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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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Constructed with 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable 4-layer upper body and 5-layer lower body, this wader is built for unmatched protection, comfort, and durability.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This queen-size mattress on Amazon is made from heavy-duty PVC with a waterproof flocked top.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Raincoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raincoat. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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