car coat

noun

: a three-quarter-length overcoat

Examples of car coat in a Sentence

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Mid-length Leather Collar Meadowbank Car Coat Cut to a practical mid-length, the Meadowbank car coat is immediately distinguished by its detachable and oversized leather collar. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026 For those who love the look and feel of real suede, this car coat is an excellent alternative. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 Items include a honey-beige Camden car coat printed with artwork inspired by the British countryside, as well as a cashmere Burberry check scarf featuring Palace branding. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Style yours à la this showgoer with a brown satin car coat, silky black trousers, and crisp white button-up. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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