rainwear
Definition
Noun (uncountable): Clothing designed to protect the wearer from rain, typically made from waterproof or water-resistant materials.
Usage Examples
- (Waterproof clothing for protection against rain.)
- (Different types of waterproof garments.)
Advanced Usage
- "Lightweight rainwear": rainwear made from thin, portable materials, often used for travel or hiking.
- This lightweight rainwear folds into a small pouch. (A compact waterproof garment.)
- "Breathable rainwear": rainwear that allows moisture vapour to escape, reducing sweat buildup inside.
- Breathable rainwear is ideal for active outdoor use. (Waterproof clothing that also allows air circulation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Raincoat (n): a specific type of rainwear, a coat worn to protect against rain.
- He wore a long raincoat over his suit. (A waterproof coat.)
- Rain jacket (n): a shorter, often lighter version of a raincoat.
- A rain jacket is perfect for a light shower. (A waterproof jacket.)
- Rain pants (n): trousers made from waterproof material.
- Cyclists often wear rain pants over their regular clothes. (Waterproof trousers.)
Synonyms
- Waterproofs: garments that are impervious to water, often used interchangeably with rainwear.
- I need to buy new waterproofs for the hike. (Waterproof clothing.)
- Rain gear: equipment or clothing used for protection against rain.
- Pack your rain gear if you expect wet weather. (Rainwear and related items like umbrellas.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Gear up in rainwear: to put on rainwear in preparation for rain.
- We geared up in rainwear before stepping outside. (We put on waterproof clothing.)
Related Idioms
- (Not) a stitch of rainwear: used humorously to describe having no rainwear at all.
- I left home without a stitch of rainwear, and now it's pouring. (I have no waterproof clothing at all.)