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peacoat

noun

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

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Twill Jacket Swift was spotted in a darling peacoat when out to dinner with Gigi Hadid in New York City, and this on-sale option looks similar to her cozy style. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 And in terms of her winter wardrobe staple, Chung highlights the collection's peacoat. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025 Swift’s stiletto boots went with a black wool peacoat from Auter layered over a plaid miniskirt (or dress) and a dark solid-colored pullover sweater. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025 The coat itself features the peacoat's traditional design elements, including wide lapels, a boxy shape, and double-breasted buttons—which are in this case flat and metallic. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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