car coat

noun

: a three-quarter-length overcoat

Examples of car coat in a Sentence

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The main fabric and linings of the trench coats and car coats are, in fact, made in England using gabardine composed of 100% organic cotton. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 The styles ranged from the long Kensington and long Waterloo trenchcoats of the heritage collection to the mid-length Camden car coat for men. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Stepping out for dinner with her husband and their two sons in Milan, Italy, the Oscar winner wore a white T-shirt and white trousers under a leopard print car coat, the relaxed, beltless alternative to the trench coat. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026 Shop for a new car coat to add to your wardrobe for that in-between weather. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for car coat

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of car coat was in 1958

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“Car coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/car%20coat. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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