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poncho

/ˈpɑːn.tʃoʊ/
pon · cho
Plural:ponchos
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poncho Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A waterproof garment in the style of a poncho, typically having a hood, worn as a raincoat.

Example

"The hikers quickly pulled their plastic ponchos over themselves and their backpacks when the sudden downpour began."

2

A traditional South American garment consisting of a single large piece of fabric with an opening in the center for the head, designed to keep the wearer warm or dry.

Example

"She bought a beautifully woven alpaca poncho while traveling through the Andes mountains in Peru."

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• Rhymes for poncho

• Nearby Words

pomfret
pommerac
pompano
poncho
pond turtle
ponderosa pine
ponderosa pine snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from American Spanish 'poncho', which likely originated from the Mapudungun word 'pontro' meaning 'blanket' or 'woolen fabric', or possibly from the Quechua word 'punchu'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poncho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poncho
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