poncho

pon·cho

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pon-choh]
- /ˈpɒn tʃoʊ/
- /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pon-choh]
- /ˈpɒn tʃoʊ/

Definitions of poncho word

noun plural poncho a blanketlike cloak with a hole in the center to admit the head, originating in South America, now often worn as a raincoat. 1
noun poncho Latin American cape or cloak 1
countable noun poncho A poncho is a piece of clothing that consists of a long piece of material, usually wool, with a hole cut in the middle through which you put your head. Some ponchos have a hood. 0
noun poncho a cloak of a kind originally worn in South America, made of a rectangular or circular piece of cloth, esp wool, with a hole in the middle to put the head through 0
noun poncho a cloak like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head, worn in Spanish America 0
noun poncho any similar garment, esp. a waterproof one worn as a raincoat 0

See all 6 definitions of poncho

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Origin of poncho

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

1710-20; < American Spanish < Araucanian

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Parts of speech for Poncho

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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poncho popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for poncho

noun poncho

bertha — a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline
cape — A cape is a large piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.
capote — a long cloak or soldier's coat, usually with a hood
cardinals — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
dolman — a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.

All 15 Synonyms of poncho