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rainwear

noun

Definition of rainwear

as in raincoat

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Recent Examples of rainwear Chloé’s lace and broderie anglaise pieces felt distinctly Chloé, while the rainwear brought something more unexpected. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Under its new ownership, Burberry expanded internationally and diversified beyond its traditional rainwear. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 Burberry added that its Portraits of an Icon campaign, which broke earlier this year and focused on the trench, spurred a 19 percent increase in new rainwear customers. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 In the last fiscal year, outerwear grew by a high single-digit percentage, led by Heritage rainwear, while scarves grew by a double-digit percentage. — Samantha Conti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for rainwear

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Noun

The true meaning of death lies in bookmarks and raincoats, not in textbooks and lecture theatres.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Trade unions led the procession, followed by protesters in raincoats carrying flags and handmade placards.

— Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of raincoat

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There’s head-to-toe Helly Hansen rain gear in every closet and a fireplace in every room to make the spring climes of the Pacific Northwest feel less daunting.

— Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Keep the rain gear handy on Thursday as South Florida will once again face threats of seeing passing showers and thunderstorms during the day.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rain gear

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Revlon’s waterproof and transfer-proof claims also make the formula appealing for longer-lasting makeup, although the brand’s wear claims apply to eyebrow use.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Lucas seconds her shoe suggestion, specifically calling out this insulated Chelsea boot style that has a durable rubber outsole and a waterproof suede upper.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

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