poncho C2 Topic:Materials & Substances US /ˈpɑntʃoʊ/ UK /ˈpɒntʃəʊ/ See IPA manual Freq #24413 Meanings 1 noun a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America He wrapped a wool poncho around his shoulders as the mountain air grew colder. 2 noun a loose waterproof garment shaped like such a cloak She pulled on a rain poncho before cycling home through the storm. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a cloak made from a single... cloak 2 noun · a loose waterproof garment... rain cape More cape Word family Forms ponchos Related forms serapeshawlmantle Etymology Borrowed from Spanish poncho, the name of a South American cloak. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it has often been connected with Indigenous languages of South America. Topics Materials & Substances External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # poncho **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈpɑntʃoʊ/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈpɒntʃəʊ/ **Frequency rank:** 24413 ## Meanings 1. a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America 2. a loose waterproof garment shaped like such a cloak ## Examples - He wrapped a wool poncho around his shoulders as the mountain air grew colder. - She pulled on a rain poncho before cycling home through the storm. ## Synonyms - cloak - cape - rain cape ## Related Forms - serape - shawl - mantle ## Etymology Borrowed from Spanish poncho, the name of a South American cloak. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it has often been connected with Indigenous languages of South America. ## Topics - Materials & Substances markdown