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

Recent Examples on the Web Brody leveraged the quality of Bally’s archives and it fabrics, employing the finest wools, leathers and shearlings for comfy pullovers, peacoats, aviator and bomber styles. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024 The collection was inspired by the garments of sailors and fishermen, a lineup of modern and practical yet luxurious cotton and linen peacoats, trenches with oversize lapels, nabuk jackets, mesh knits and windbreakers in nylon with a paper touch. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 This timeless peacoat is great for city sightseeing; wear it with a pair of comfortable boots and your favorite jeans. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023 The band appeared at the bottom of the museum steps wearing matching peacoats, each lined with an American flag print, which were removed to reveal their coordinating evening suits in varying combinations of red, white and blue. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacoat 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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