as in slicker
a coat made of water-resistant material
the oilskins worn by the fishing boat's crew gave them scant protection from the cold, driving rain
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Recent Examples of oilskin
The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.
—Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Below the deck, his two sons fumble with their yellow oilskins and ready their orange rubber boots.
—Matthew Bremner, Slate Magazine, 24 July 2017
You order oysters, boiled langoustines, pickled herring, steamed mussels, smoked salmon, or chowder from a young woman in oilskins and rubber boots.
—David Coggins, CNT, 24 Feb. 2017
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.
—Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Daigle has a face like an oilskin raincoat, patinated from life on the land moonlighting for mining companies—chasing other people’s dreams.
—Genesee Keevil, Popular Mechanics, 17 May 2018
Below the deck, his two sons fumble with their yellow oilskins and ready their orange rubber boots.
—Matthew Bremner, Slate Magazine, 24 July 2017
You order oysters, boiled langoustines, pickled herring, steamed mussels, smoked salmon, or chowder from a young woman in oilskins and rubber boots.
—David Coggins, CNT, 24 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oilskin
Noun
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The European far right is skillfully seizing the moment, promising an agricultural overhaul and a chance to stick it to the city slickers.—
Emily Rauhala,
Washington Post,
11 Apr. 2024
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For the dapper dog walker there's plenty of tweed caps and country-style rain slickers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2024
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Others pulled their hoods over their head or, in a few cases, converted large garbage bags into makeshift raincoats.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Some dog raincoats have warm padded linings, while other dog raincoats are composed of waterproof and thin material.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and based on the best-selling book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the limited series follows a fictional rock band that’s loosely inspired by Fleetwood mack on their journey through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2023
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The characters gather in their staterooms or at dinner to rehash grievances, dig for details about Streep's new novel or mack on the ship's eligible bachelors, including a bestselling mystery novelist for whom Streep does not bother to disguise her contempt.—
Chris Hewitt,
Star Tribune,
10 Dec. 2020
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The brand also quickly sold out of the faux leather trench, minidress and Moto gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The reactor will sit in an underground trench 25 feet deep and 80 feet long, covered by concrete and serviced by a 40-ton crane.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Made with heavy-duty 600 denier polyester and canvas, this waterproof cover reliably kept water off of our furniture during our fall and winter testing period.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Some of our top picks for this summer include olive-green platform clogs by Matisse, hands-free Skechers sneakers by Martha Stewart, and bubblegum-pink waterproof slides courtesy of Birkenstock.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Oilskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oilskin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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