Waterproof coats designed to protect the wearer from rain and wet weather, traditionally made from rubberized or specially treated fabric.
1.1. Raincoats and waterproof outerwear
Refers to waterproof garments worn over ordinary clothing to keep the wearer dry during rainy weather.
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- The hikers packed their macintoshes before setting out on the rainy trail.
- The shop displayed a collection of colorful macintoshes for the winter season.
- The children wore their macintoshes while walking to school in the rain.
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