Word
Definition
n. a coat that you wear to stay dry when it is raining. It is usually made of a special material that does not let water through.
n. a water-resistant or waterproof coat worn to protect the body from rain.
Examples
“Don't forget your raincoat because it looks like it will rain.”
“She wore a bright yellow raincoat so that drivers could see her clearly in the storm.”
“Modern raincoats often feature breathable membranes that allow moisture from sweat to escape while preventing external water from penetrating the fabric.”
Examples
simple
“Don't forget your raincoat because it looks like it will rain.”
contextual
“She wore a bright yellow raincoat so that drivers could see her clearly in the storm.”
complex
“Modern raincoats often feature breathable membranes that allow moisture from sweat to escape while preventing external water from penetrating the fabric.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “raincoat” in context.
Verb
01. button up raincoat
“Button up your raincoat so you don't get your shirt wet.”
verb + prep + noun
02. put on raincoat
“He put on his raincoat and went out into the garden.”
verb + prep + noun
03. take off raincoat
“She took off her wet raincoat and hung it by the door.”
verb + prep + noun
04. wear raincoat
“You should wear a raincoat because it is starting to pour.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. lightweight raincoat
“This lightweight raincoat is easy to fold and carry in your bag.”
adj + noun
06. waterproof raincoat
“Make sure you bring a waterproof raincoat for the hike today.”
adj + noun
07. yellow raincoat
“The child wore a bright yellow raincoat so he could be seen in the storm.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. hood of raincoat
“He pulled the hood of his raincoat over his head to stay dry.”
noun + prep + noun
09. be soaked through the raincoat
“The storm was so heavy that I was soaked through my raincoat.”
10. fold up a raincoat
“She carefully folded up her raincoat and put it in her backpack.”
Real-World Examples
“Like the transparent plastic umbrellas that later became her trademark on official engagements, this raincoat also allowed people to see the Queen's brightly-coloured dresses in all weathers.” “In the grainy footage, Mr Phillips could be seen leading his children through the rugged terrain, all wearing camouflaged clothing, raincoats and large backpacks.” “He wore his own clothes – a tatty old raincoat, a very 70s-coloured suit and tie – to give an appearance so shabby, Columbo is once mistaken for a homeless man in a soup kitchen.” “Many sex workers in Bolivia say they'll return to work using gloves, bleach and see-through raincoats.” Etymology
From rain + coat.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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