noun

poncho

PAHN-choh/ˈpɑːntʃəʊ/

A loose sleeveless outer garment with an opening for the head.

The woolen poncho has a central head opening in its broad rectangular fabric.

A single woolen poncho laid loosely flat, clearly showing its blanketlike rectangular shape and central head opening.

Etymology

The name connects the cloak with “woolen fabric”: a word for cloth became the name of the blanketlike garment made from it.

In context

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here is an easy Poncho DIY start by taking a warm fleece blanket fold it in half find the center and then cut a little slit so that your head can go through it

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More examples

We pack lightweight ponchos in case it rains.
His wool poncho keeps him warm on chilly evenings.
The loose poncho fits comfortably over my sweater.

Forms

poncho · ponchos

Similar words

cape: Usually fastens at the neck rather than fitting over the head.
cloak: Typically longer and opens at the front, often with a hood.