poncho Definition
pon·cho (pän′c̸hō)
noun pl. -·chos
- a cloak like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head, worn in Spanish America
- any similar garment, esp. a waterproof one worn as a raincoat
Etymology: AmSp < Araucanian, woolen cloth
poncho Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: We wore elegant blue plastic ponchos this time and got very much wetter than we already were.
- make: Their flesh is very good and their wool or hair is used by the natives to make ponchos or shawls, caps, etc.
- knit: A bit like those stupid knitted ponchos you see people wearing.
- finish: Best of all, the poncho is SUPER EASY to make, you can finish the poncho in a single weekend!
- bring: Conclusion: bring a rain poncho and a very sturdy helmet.
- have: If it is raining we have clear ponchos which we will give you.
Adjective modifier
- waterproof: We were quite grateful for our lightweight waterproof ponchos.
- purple: I'll look out for that fluffy purple poncho!
- fluffy: I'll look out for that fluffy purple poncho!
- wet: Binoculars and wet weather ponchos can be supplied if required.
- yellow: As part of the campaign, the AA is trialing the distribution of high visibility, waterproof yellow ponchos among new and existing members.
- Peruvian: Theo the fair trade teddy makes a welcome return, this time dressed in a Peruvian poncho and hat.
Modifies a noun
- design: Pattern Only - £ 1.95 Rosie One size child's poncho design knitted in Rowan Ribbon Twist.
- pattern: Kit includes enough Rowan Cotton Braid, a crochet hook and an easy to follow free crochet poncho pattern.
Noun used with modifier
- rain: I bought her a rain poncho in the end!
- crochet: Kit includes enough Rowan Cotton Braid, a crochet hook and an easy to follow free crochet poncho pattern.
- weather: Binoculars and wet weather ponchos can be supplied if required.
- plastic: We wore elegant blue plastic ponchos this time and got very much wetter than we already were.
- style: It is primarily for women but we do have some Clint Eastwood style ponchos for men!
Browse dictionary entries near poncho
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- ‹ Ponca
- ‹ PON
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- ‹ pompous
- ‹ pomposity
- ‹ pompon
- ‹ pompom
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