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poncho Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A waterproof garment in the style of a poncho, typically having a hood, worn as a raincoat.
Usage Example
"The hikers quickly pulled their plastic ponchos over themselves and their backpacks when the sudden downpour began."
Strong
raincoat
Weak
slicker
mac
mackintosh
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"She bought a beautifully woven alpaca serape while traveling through the Andes mountains in Peru."
Strong
serape
cape
Weak
cloak
mantle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Poncho. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/poncho