Raincoat
Meaning of Raincoat
A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
ما معنى كلمة Raincoat بالعربي؟
معطف مقاوم للماء يُلبس وقت المطر
🧥☔ معطف مقاوم للماء يُلبس وقت المطر؛ ملبس واقي من الأمطار والرطوبة؛ ملبس وقائي مُصنوع من مواد مُضادة للماء لحماية الجسم والملابس من البلل أثناء الطقس المطير 🧥☔
قصة GL: المعطف المقاوم للماء يحمي من العوامل الخارجية - ملبس واقي من الأمطار والرطوبة ذكي، الملبس الوقائي الذي يُشبه حماية العقل من التشتت في التعلم الجيني 🛡️
Synonyms & related words
Raincoat in a sentence
Raincoat materials were tested for water resistance.
A raincoat line sold out before autumn.
Raincoat designs may be registered.
Students bring a raincoat on rainy field trips.
Origin of Raincoat
A compound of rain + coat.
In the Genetic Learning (GL) context
In Genetic Learning work led by Naif Talal Al-Essa, raincoat is a clothing word. GL lessons on weather teach it.
Raincoat audio micro-course (transcript)
Podcast 1 — Introduction & meaning
Narrator: Today's word is "Raincoat" — noun, pronounced /ˈreɪnkəʊt/, with the stress on "rain".
Narrator: A raincoat is a waterproof coat worn to protect the wearer from rain.
Narrator: In plain English, a raincoat is the coat you put on when it's pouring — to stay dry.
Narrator: It combines rain, from the Old English regn, with coat, from the Old French cote, meaning a garment.
Narrator: "To pack a raincoat" describes bringing a waterproof coat for a trip in case of wet weather.
Narrator: It differs from mac because mac is short for mackintosh, a specific type of raincoat, whereas raincoat is the general term.
Narrator: "A lightweight raincoat" is a sense meaning a thin, packable waterproof coat for travel or hiking.
Narrator: Fashion, outdoor activities, travel, commuting and retail all rely on the word raincoat.
Narrator: So remember: a raincoat is a waterproof coat, from the Old English for rain and the French for a garment.
Read podcasts 2 and 3
Podcast 2 — In conversation
Speaker A: Is a raincoat the same as a mac?
Speaker B: A type of one! RAINCOAT combines rain, from the Old English regn, with coat, so it's the general term, while a mac is short for mackintosh, a specific type.
Speaker A: So all macs are raincoats but not all raincoats are macs?
Speaker B: Exactly — mac is a brand name turned generic!
Speaker A: Example sentences?
Speaker B: "She wore a raincoat"; "pack a raincoat"; "a lightweight raincoat" — a garment, a tip and a type.
Speaker A: Common mistakes?
Speaker B: Don't use raincoat for a non-waterproof coat, because a raincoat is specifically waterproof, while a coat can be for warmth only.
Speaker A: Close relatives?
Speaker B: "Mac" the specific cousin, "anorak" the hooded twin, "cagoule" the lightweight alternative. The word keeps its dry charm!
Podcast 3 — Prompt engineering
Speaker B: Let's use "raincoat" in AI prompts — useful for travel-packing apps and outdoor-gear listings.
Speaker A: So a prompt could frame a packing list?
Speaker B: Right. For a travel app, you'd write:
Prompt: Write a short packing list for a rainy city break, naming a raincoat and two other items.
Speaker A: How about a gear tool?
Speaker B: Ask the model to frame a listing:
Prompt: Draft a product listing for a packable raincoat, mentioning two features and one weight.
Speaker A: Could it help with a weather bot?
Speaker B: Yes, you can frame a tip:
Prompt: Summarise in two sentences why a raincoat beats an umbrella in high winds, naming one advantage.
Speaker A: One more?
Speaker B: For a fashion chatbot, try this:
Prompt: Write a short style tip on choosing a raincoat that suits your wardrobe, naming one colour.
Frequently asked questions about Raincoat
What does Raincoat mean?
A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
ما معنى كلمة Raincoat بالعربي؟
معطف مقاوم للماء يُلبس وقت المطر — 🧥☔ معطف مقاوم للماء يُلبس وقت المطر؛ ملبس واقي من الأمطار والرطوبة؛ ملبس وقائي مُصنوع من مواد مُضادة للماء لحماية الجسم والملابس من البلل أثناء الطقس المطير 🧥☔
How do you pronounce Raincoat?
Raincoat is pronounced /ˈreɪnkəʊt/ and is used as a noun.
How is Raincoat used in a sentence?
Raincoat materials were tested for water resistance.
What are synonyms of Raincoat?
mac, mackintosh, waterproof, anorak, slicker, cagoule.