Raincoat
(noun)
- A coat worn to protect the body from rain.
- A waterproof coat worn to protect the body from rain and wind.
Origin:
The word "raincoat" is a compound word, "rain" and "coat", together meaning a coat worn to protect oneself from rain.
Examples:
- I put on my raincoat before going out to walk in the rain.
- The raincoat kept her dry even though it was pouring outside.
- I left my raincoat at home and got drenched in the rain.
- The raincoat was made of durable material that was also breathable.
- She was wearing a bright yellow raincoat, easy to spot in the crowd.