raincoat — a waterproof coat worn to protect against rain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a waterproof coat worn to protect against rain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪnkoʊt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's bright pink raincoat makes her look like a walking flamingo in the rain.
- He forgot his raincoat and arrived at the meeting looking like a drowned rat.
- The detective in his long black raincoat looked mysterious in the foggy street.
raincoat
NOUN[/ˈreɪnkoʊt/]
a waterproof coat worn to protect against rain
Waterproof coat protecting from rain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A 19th-century English compound word formed by combining 'rain' and 'coat'. The term emerged during the Industrial Revolution when advances in rubber manufacturing made waterproof clothing commercially viable and widely adopted.
Breakdown
rain (water falling from clouds) + coat (outer garment worn over other clothing)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's bright pink raincoat makes her look like a walking flamingo in the rain.”
“He forgot his raincoat and arrived at the meeting looking like a drowned rat.”
“The detective in his long black raincoat looked mysterious in the foggy street.”
“Kids love jumping in puddles while wearing their colorful raincoats.”
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