as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
Muslim women in loose black manteaus
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Noun
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The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026 -
But now, at 31, the Drain Gang rapper still maintains a certain cloak of invisibility in the country.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Black fabric gave the body of the dress an hourglass silhouette, and coordinated with an organza cape featuring the same floral motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Attach either side to the collar of a cardigan or light jacket to keep it casually draped over the shoulders for a chic cape effect.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Manteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manteau. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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