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I found a red Oscar de la Renta raincoat, and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
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Meaning of "raincoat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAINCOAT

raincoat  [ˈreɪnˌkəʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAINCOAT

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Raincoat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAINCOAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

raincoat

Raincoat

A raincoat or slicker is a waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats that are waist length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rain suit. Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof fabrics such as Gore-Tex or Tyvek and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, allowing the garment to 'breathe' so that sweat vapour can escape. The amount of pouring rain a raincoat can handle is sometimes measured in the unit millimeters, water gauge.

Definition of raincoat in the English dictionary

The definition of raincoat in the dictionary is a coat made of a waterproof material.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAINCOAT


bellcote
ˈbelˌkəʊt
bluecoat
ˈbluːˌkəʊt
coat
kəʊt
cote
kəʊt
dovecote
ˈdʌvˌkəʊt
greatcoat
ˈɡreɪtˌkəʊt
housecoat
ˈhaʊsˌkəʊt
maxicoat
ˈmæksɪˌkəʊt
overcoat
ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt
peacoat
ˈpiːˌkəʊt
petticoat
ˈpɛtɪˌkəʊt
redcoat
ˈrɛdˌkəʊt
sheepcote
ˈʃiːpˌkəʊt
shellycoat
ˈʃɛlɪˌkəʊt
surcoat
ˈsɜːˌkəʊt
topcoat
ˈtɒpˌkəʊt
turncoat
ˈtɜːnˌkəʊt
undercoat
ˈʌndəˌkəʊt
waistcoat
ˈweɪsˌkəʊt
wyliecoat
ˈwaɪlɪˌkəʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAINCOAT

rainbow flag
rainbow lorikeet
rainbow nation
rainbow quartz
rainbow trout
rainbow wrasse
rainbowed
rainbowlike
Rainbows
rainbowy
raindate
raindrop
rained off
rained out
rainfall
rainforest
Rainier
Rainier III
rainiest
rainily

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAINCOAT

base coat
car coat
dress coat
duffel coat
duffle coat
dust coat
duster coat
frock coat
fur coat
lab coat
mink coat
on the coat
recoat
seed coat
sport coat
sports coat
sugar-coat
tail coat
trench coat
white coat

Synonyms and antonyms of raincoat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «raincoat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAINCOAT

Find out the translation of raincoat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of raincoat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «raincoat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

雨衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gabardina
570 millions of speakers

English

raincoat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेनकोट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِعْطَفٌ واق مِن الـمَطَر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дождевик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

capa de chuva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রেইনকোট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

imperméable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baju hujan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Regenmantel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レインコート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비옷
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jas hujan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo mưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரெயின்கோட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रेनकोट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yağmurluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impermeabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

płaszcz przeciwdeszczowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плащ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

impermeabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αδιάβροχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reënjas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

regnkappa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

regnfrakk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of raincoat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAINCOAT»

The term «raincoat» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.848 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAINCOAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «raincoat» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «raincoat» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about raincoat

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2 QUOTES WITH «RAINCOAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word raincoat.
1
Dakota Johnson
I found a red Oscar de la Renta raincoat, and it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
2
Harold Wilson
I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAINCOAT»

Discover the use of raincoat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to raincoat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Empty Raincoat: Making Sense of the Future
Handy reaches here for a philosophy beyond the mechanics of business organisations, beyond material choices, to try and establish an alternative universe where the work ethics can contain a natural sense of continuity, connections and a ...
Charles Handy, 2011
2
The Monkey's Raincoat
Taking the mystery community by storm, this Elvis Cole novel was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards and won both the Anthony and Macavity for Best Novel of the Year. From the Paperback edition.
Robert Crais, 2011
3
Have You Ever Seen a Duck in a Raincoat?
Asks such questions as "Have you ever seen a jackrabbit in shorts?," and "Have you ever seen a caribou in boots?" and offers explanations for what animals actually use.
Etta Kaner, 2009
4
In a Dybbuk's Raincoat: Collected Poems
Within Grove House is the Bert Meyers Poetry Room, named in honor of the author of this collection and former teacher at Pitzer. Bert Meyers wrote these poems between 1947 and 1979.
Bert Meyers, Morton Marcus, Daniel Meyers, 2007
5
The Magic Raincoat
Emily is not happy with her new raincoat until she discovers that it is magical, so when her mother trades it to the neighbor who was equally unhappy with her own new raincoat, Emily must think of a way to trade back.
Ryan David, 2007
6
The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Tess Monaghan Novel
Previously serialized in the New York Times, and now published in book form for the very first time, The Girl in the Green Raincoat is a masterful Hitchcockian thriller from one of the very best in the business: multiple award-winner Laura ...
Laura Lippman, 2011
7
Seal Intestine Raincoat
Alongside its bleak portrayal of social instability during economic collapse, Seal Intestine Raincoat unearths the powerful human instincts that convert helpless fear into the desire to adapt.
Rosie Chard, 2009
8
Famous Blue Raincoat: Shmoop Music Guide
Find out what makes that riff so catchy or that lyric so deep. This guide includes analysis of lyrics, songwriting, historical context, cultural references, and the jaw-dropping stories behind the song and the artist.
Shmoop, 2010
9
Raincoat Diary
An overweight woman shares her story of her physical, financial, and emotional struggles, trying to help others to find strength and love as a Christian.
Lorrena Bishop, 2012
10
The Woman in the Black Raincoat
This is a diverse series of short stories that span a period from the 1940's through to the 1970s.
Elaine Billstrom, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAINCOAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term raincoat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rain brings brisk business for umbrella, raincoat sellers in city
If the traders of raincoat and umbrella market are to be believed, the sales of both products have increased in the city and wholesalers as well as retailers are ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
How Stutterheim Is Growing Its Cult of Cool Raincoats and Swedish …
After talking with the team behind Stutterheim, the Swedish raincoat company to which the tag line belongs, the answer seems to be a bit of both. Founded in ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
3
Tacoma woman's raincoat design connects careers of several …
Sonja Silver, a longtime Tacoma retailer, center right, not only designed a raincoat but recruited other local women, including from left, letterpress artist Chandler ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jun 15»
4
Man wearing Publix raincoat robs Pompano Beach bank
A man wearing a yellow Publix raincoat robbed a Pompano Beach bank Friday ... He was also wearing a bright yellow raincoat with a Publix logo on the back. «Local 10, Apr 15»
5
This Is A Raincoat For Your Purse, And It's Genius
Enter Handbag Raincoats, a.k.a. the most genius items you probably didn't realize existed. These little guys come in a variety of sizes, depending on how big ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
6
Bacterial raincoat discovery paves way to better crop protection
Fresh insights into how bacteria protect themselves - by forming a waterproof raincoat - could help develop improved products to protect plants from disease. «Phys.Org, Apr 15»
7
Girl, 4, hops on bus for 3 a.m. slushie
A 4-year-old girl grabbed her purple raincoat, slipped out of her house at 3 a.m. and hopped a Philadelphia bus in search of a slushie drink. (March 29). «WXIA-TV, Mar 15»
8
MA Beauty Expert: Choosing a New Spring Raincoat
Gone are the days when spring meant a trip to the city with Mom to buy a new spring coat and black patent leather Maryjane's. Today, the raincoat is as close as ... «GoLocal Worcester, Feb 15»
9
Panthers fan apologizes for wearing red raincoat to game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Panthers fan had to wear his only raincoat to the team's playoff victory — and it was the same color as the opposing team's jerseys. «myfox8.com, Jan 15»
10
Ray Winstone on the day he met Ronnie Kray... and urinated all over …
"He came round to see my dad... and he picked me up and I weed all over his raincoat, he had a brand new raincoat, and everyone kind of went quiet, then ... «The Independent, Dec 14»

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