Raincoat

A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant garment worn on the upper body to shield the wearer from rain. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats with long sleeves that are waist-length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rainsuit.

Rain clothing may also be in one piece, like a boilersuit.
Raincoats, like rain ponchos, offer the wearer hands-free protection from the rain and elements; unlike the umbrella.

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