as in overcoats
a warm outdoor coat
the men donned their greatcoats for the ride in the open carriage
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Noun
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The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025 -
Some overcoats are built like battleships; others feel more akin to a bathrobe.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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My child attended daycare and summer programs at Pillsbury United Communities center just four blocks away, where a multiracial cohort of kids happily play through the winter, swishing around in bulky jackets and snow pants, bouncing towards their parents.—
Bao Phi,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s because shearling (or used synonymously, sheepskin) coats and jackets are essentially animal pelts.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 Nov. 2025
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Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Greatcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatcoats. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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