redcoat

noun

red·​coat ˈred-ˌkōt 

: a British soldier especially in America during the Revolutionary War

Examples of redcoat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is the second British hotel by the brand behind the Orient Express, and although traces of those trains can be found in the doorman’s redcoats and the receptionist’s bow tie, this is not the sort of place that requires a gown for dinner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Georgia’s redcoat band also performed in its usual spot for football games; the entire lower half of the stadium’s north side was filled, along with some in the mezzanine level. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Walton was shot during the redcoat attack, fell from his horse and was captured. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

As the boys played, the action came ever closer to grazing the redcoat on duty. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redcoat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

redcoat

noun

red·​coat ˈred-ˌkōt 

: a British soldier especially during the American Revolution