greatcoats

noun

plural of greatcoat
as in overcoats
a warm outdoor coat the men donned their greatcoats for the ride in the open carriage

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  1. overcoats
  2. jackets
  3. topcoats
Noun
  • The best buyers were Russian noblemen, high rollers who used the glossy fur to line the collars of their winter overcoats.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026
  • Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Definition of overcoats
Noun
  • Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Audiences wanted Maverick’s G-1, and the brand was already offering jackets with the same military roots and far more personality than most versions on the market.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of jackets
Noun
  • Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of topcoats
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