surcoat

noun

ˈsər-ˌkōt How to pronounce surcoat (audio)
Definition of surcoatnext
as in greatcoat
a warm outdoor coat a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing

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Recent Examples of surcoat Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 At the beginning of the service, King Charles wore a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcoat
  1. greatcoat
  2. overcoat
  3. jacket
  4. topcoat
Noun
  • Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of greatcoat
Noun
  • On the day, River matched with his dad in a navy blue sweater and matching dark denim jeans, while his dad rocked a black overcoat, a navy blue scarf, and a matching black fedora.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • Meanwhile Korine lifted one of several available tweed overcoats, grey herringbone, floor-length, and inspected it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of overcoat
Noun
  • Officers later recovered the jacket and hat the suspect was allegedly wearing during the assault.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • From red carpet gowns to more casual jackets, the royal is often seen repeating articles of clothing that are already in her closet.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • This pale pink aura manicure gets a modern update thanks to a chrome topcoat.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Laminate Unlike solid slabs or blocks, surface laminate is a covering material made up of multiple layers often consisting of kraft paper soaked in a resin, a decorative layer printed onto paper, and a protective melamine-resin topcoat.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of topcoat

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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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