poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-(ˌ)chō 
plural ponchos
1
: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2
: a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood
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Pack a poncho or raincoat and bring layers to prepare for unpredictable Texas weather.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The doll slips around the side of the building, her poncho scratching across the wall as perspiration spreads under the mask.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Accessories such as rain covers, rider poncho and extra seating are also optionally available.
—Paul Ridden
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Pride parade and concert attendees Saturday should consider taking an umbrella and a poncho with them just in case, suggested NWS meteorologist Cody Moore, who spoke to IndyStar earlier this week.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The doll slips around the side of the building, her poncho scratching across the wall as perspiration spreads under the mask.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Accessories such as rain covers, rider poncho and extra seating are also optionally available.
—Paul Ridden
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Pride parade and concert attendees Saturday should consider taking an umbrella and a poncho with them just in case, suggested NWS meteorologist Cody Moore, who spoke to IndyStar earlier this week.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Poncho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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poncho
noun
pon·cho
ˈpän-chō
plural ponchos
1
: a cloak like a blanket with a slit in the middle for the head
2
: a waterproof garment like a poncho
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