How to Use poncho in a Sentence

poncho

noun
  • Wow, Woody in a poncho got a big laugh from the crowd.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2026
  • Here comes this big hoss of a dude wearing this big rain poncho.
    — Chuck Dauphin, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2017
  • Some snooty girl in a poncho takes a seat next to her in the lobby.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • As soon as my partner dug out her poncho, the rain seemed to let up.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The blanket can help keep them warm and the poncho can block wind and rain.
    — Popular Science, 18 Aug. 2020
  • The blanket can help to keep them warm and the poncho can block wind and rain.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2020
  • The actress styled the pants with a long-sleeve top and a cozy gray poncho.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Full-on rain jackets are overkill, but throw a cheap fold-up poncho in your day pack.
    — Rebecca Misner, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2018
  • With his new poncho and cap, Sawadogo was the most decked out.
    — Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The poncho-style outer layer fell just past the hem of the slip.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Jan. 2026
  • While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe a small, packable rain jacket or poncho, but that’s about it.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe a small, packable rain jacket or poncho, but that’s about it.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Maybe a small, packable rain jacket or poncho, but that’s about it.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
  • This stylish and warm coat This poncho-style coat is perfect for chilly spring evenings.
    — Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Be sure to pack a poncho, as umbrellas are not allowed at the track.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Be prepared with a clear rain jacket or poncho in your closet.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This time around, Woody has a red poncho and has visibly aged.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 May 2026
  • The shoes accompanied a gray poncho sweater with long fringe and a lacy white skirt (or dress).
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Okay, Woody really does have that poncho on.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 June 2026
  • Zara, who is due to give birth this spring, wore an oversize olive poncho with jeans, sneakers and a baseball cap.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 25 May 2018
  • Remove your shoes, don the poncho and enter a stall along with eight other fun-seekers.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Your poncho will be a green, icky mess, but the only part of you that gets wet is (hopefully) your bare feet.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Durable and machine washable, this poncho is built to stand up to the elements for years to come.
    — Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2022
  • The service is predicting clear skies all weekend, too, so no need to break out the poncho.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024
  • Thomas, 24, wore a blue rain poncho but no shoes to honor his ancestors.
    — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2020
  • This coat will easily fit in my tote bag or backpack…This coat is way more stylish than a poncho!
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The length of the poncho suggests it’s designed to cover cleavage.
    — Wjbk-Tv, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2018
  • Phuc was wrapped in a soldier's rain poncho and placed in a morgue because doctors didn't see any hope for her survival.
    — Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022
  • It’s been almost all foul weather, and nobody wants to put on a poncho and be a foul-weather fan all the time.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025

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