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raincoat

[rayn-koht] / ˈreɪnˌkoʊt /


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Distinct from many of the other items which will be displayed, is a clear plastic raincoat from the 1960s.

From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025

Later, she danced with a yellow raincoat over her head.

From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024

By the middle of the week, you’ll want to pack a raincoat.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

Gaunt men and “children, big-eyed and thin,” walked up and clutched the rabbi’s raincoat.

From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2024

A few yards ahead on the towpath, just visible through the reed stems, a man in a gray raincoat and trilby hat was standing under an oak tree.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Chinese authorities were sending additional disaster relief like food, raincoats and rubber boats to the region, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

It is found in a wide range of items, including medical devices, toys, shower curtains, and raincoats.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

He was born in Dublin where his father ran a successful company making raincoats.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

Our second suggestion is to find ways to help put raincoats on those at whom the firehose of falsehood is being directed.

From Salon ● May 27, 2025

A constant, soaking downpour that laughed at umbrellas and raincoats.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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