Definition of manteaunext
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
  • To create the body of her costume, Barnes draped a blue cloak over a large hoop skirt.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Merlin is draped in a long, light-colored cloak with a white hood over his head, obscuring his face.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Thousands of fans — treated with Doctor Doom masks and capes — waited nearly days to get a glimpse of Feige’s grand plan for the next era of the MCU.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 26 July 2026
  • The Collector’s Edition figure also includes a detailed costume including Magneto’s cape and boots, as well as six alternate hands and a standard display base.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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“Manteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manteau. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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