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rainwear

rainwear

1 1.8
Clothing that keeps you dry in the rain
  • noun
  • /ˈreɪnˌwɛr/
translation icon : ropa de lluvia
  • Simms makes other great rainwear that keeps the majority of rain off and out.
  • waterproof rainwear

Examples

  • Pricy, but the best rainwear I have ever used.

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  • - She was wearing black rainwear.

  • "Fine rainwear your family makes," Gorlen said.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • This classic working rainwear is standard issue in certain trendy circles.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The rainwear wasn't black.

  • Within golf outerwear, Sun Mountain redefined golf-specific performance first with the windshirt, then fleece, and again with its four-way stretch, waterproof, and breathable rainwear.

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  • She wore bright yellow rainwear to stay dry during the storm.

  • Before heading out, make sure to put on your rainwear to avoid getting soaked.

  • For our camping trip, I packed my waterproof rainwear to handle any unexpected downpours.

Synonyms

raincoat
vsrainwear
51 1.0

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

is general clothing for rain protection rather than one specific outer item
mac
vsrainwear
  • UK
41 6.2

A waterproof coat that keeps you dry in rain

is the general term for any rain protection clothing, not only this traditional style
slicker
vsrainwear
  • US
8 5.8

A waterproof coat made of treated fabric to wear in the rain

is broader, referring to all clothing that shields from rain not only treated types
rain gear
vsrainwear
4 1.6

Clothing and items like a raincoat or umbrella that keep you dry in rain

is limited to clothing made to protect from rain, not tools or accessories
oilskin
vsrainwear
1 6.7

A strong waterproof coat made from cloth soaked in oil or wax to keep you dry in rain

is the general category of rain-protective clothing rather than this specific material
foul-weather gear
vsrainwear
1 3.3

Clothing that keeps you dry and warm in rain or storms

focuses on rain protection specifically rather than warmth or storm suitability
waterproof jacket
vsrainwear
1 2.0

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

is broader and includes water-resistant garments as well as fully blocking ones

How Waterproof

rainwear
1 1.8
raincoat
51 1.0

Surface Forms

rainwear singular
rainwears plural

Morphology

rainwear = rain + wear (transparent) = rain + wear

The meaning is directly the result of combining 'rain' + 'wear' (clothing for rain), a common productive English compounding pattern.

Etymology

Rainwear is a simple combination of rain and wear, meaning 'clothes for rain'. Think of raincoat or rain bootsrainwear is any clothing like those that keep you dry.