noun
poncho
PON-choh
noun
1
A simple cloak made from a piece of cloth with a hole for the head, worn over the shoulders.
"She wrapped herself in a woolen poncho against the mountain chill."
2
A similar lightweight waterproof garment used as a raincoat.
"Everyone at the festival bought a plastic poncho when the rain started."
How to Use Poncho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blanket-like cloak with a head-hole, worn as clothing or as rain protection.
Common pairings
rain poncho
wool poncho
Word Forms
ponchos plural, ponchoes plural
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Etymology
From Spanish poncho, itself from Quechua punchu, the traditional South American garment.