raincoat

/ˌreɪnˈkoʊt/

/ˈreɪnkəʊt/

Other forms: raincoats

The waterproof jacket you throw on before heading out on a drizzly gray day is a raincoat. If you're traveling to India during monsoon season, be sure to pack your raincoat!

Simply put, a raincoat is a coat that protects you from getting drenched in the rain. You might also call it a "slicker" or a "rain jacket." Some raincoats are truly waterproof, while others are merely water resistant — these will keep you dry for a while but are less useful if you're walking miles in a downpour. The original "modern" raincoat was invented in 1824 by a Scottish chemist who layered fabric and rubber to create a new waterproof material.

Definitions of raincoat

1. noun

   a water-resistant coat
   synonyms: waterproof

   types:

   Burberry

   a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer

   mac, macintosh, mack, mackintosh

   a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

   trench coat

   a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets

   oilskin, slicker

   a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof

   type of:

   coat

   an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors