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oilskin Synonyms

Another word for oilskin

Choosing another word for oilskin depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A waterproof garment or set of foul-weather clothing (usually in the plural, "oilskins") made from oil-treated fabric, traditionally worn by sailors and fishermen.

Usage Example

"The fishermen pulled on their yellow oilskins before heading out into the stormy North Sea."

Strong
slicker
raincoat
Weak
sou'wester

• noun (Context 2)

A heavy cotton fabric treated with oil or pigment to make it waterproof.

Usage Example

"The antique trunk was lined with durable oilcloth to keep moisture away from the maps."

Strong
oilcloth

• Nearby Words

oilman
oilpan
oilproof
oilskin
oily
oink
ointment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Oilskin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/oilskin
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