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Raincoat vs Raingear - What's the difference?

raincoat | raingear |

As nouns the difference between raincoat and raingear

is that raincoat is a waterproof coat worn in the rain while raingear is clothing worn as protection from rain.

raincoat

English

(wikipedia raincoat)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A waterproof coat worn in the rain.
  • (slang) A condom.

    • Related terms

    * mac * mackintosh * oilskins * rainjacket * waterproofs

    Derived terms

    * raincoat brigade

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    raingear

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Clothing worn as protection from rain.
  • Equipment for use in the rain.