rain coat

Wet weather garment

A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant outer garment designed to keep the wearer dry in wet weather.

Raincoats range from lightweight plastic ponchos to stylish trench coats: Don't forget your raincoat—it's supposed to pour this afternoon.

Also spelled as two words: rain coat.

Related

galoshes · rubber boots · umbrella · puddles · drizzle · downpour · hood · wet · splash · storm · yellow · rubber · trench · shelter · damp · Wellington · boots · overcast

Categories
Opposites
weather protection type

rain coatsun hat

Wide-brimmed head covering

sunscreen · parasol · sun umbrella · winter coat · parka

exposure vs. protection

rain coatswimsuit

Garment for the pool

bathing suit · bikini · swim trunks · wetsuit · birthday suit

weather protection function

rain coatsun dress

Light warm-weather garment

suede jacket · linen blazer · wool coat · cashmere coat · leather jacket

Family

raincoat, raincoats

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G