peacoat

noun

pea·​coat ˈpē-ˌkōt How to pronounce peacoat (audio)
: a heavy woolen double-breasted jacket originally worn by sailors

Examples of peacoat in a Sentence

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Hooever Winter Wool Peacoat A layerable peacoat is a quintessential winter wardrobe staple, and this Amazon best-seller from Hooever is a seasonal steal at under $50. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025 It can be worn with anything from a tailored peacoat to a puffer coat to an off-duty shearling style; choose a splashy tomato color, like this Suzie Kondi cashmere one, for a hit of brightness to liven up the winter blues. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 Best Quince Black Friday Men’s Deals Quince has tons of deals on men’s fashion, including fashion-forward peacoats and cashmere sweaters. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025 Katie Holmes took the style a step further, wearing a thinner, more decorative, and more obviously not-outerwear gold belt over her cropped peacoat. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peacoat

Word History

Etymology

pea- (as in pea jacket) + coat

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacoat was in 1790

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“Peacoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacoat. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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