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Raincoat

/ˈreɪnˌkoʊt/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain.

    "She wore her bright yellow raincoat to stay dry during the downpour."
  2. 2

    A coat made from materials that repel water, often used in wet weather.

    "He bought a new raincoat for his trip to the coast."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'raincoat' is a compound word formed from 'rain', derived from Old English 'regn', and 'coat', which comes from Old French 'cote'. The word has evolved to refer specifically to a waterproof outer garment designed to protect the wearer from rain.

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