as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
First worn by English polo players to warm themselves between chukkers, the polo coat might be considered the most casual of formal overcoats, or the most formal of casual overcoats.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Even so, Chopra Jonas keeps a black wool overcoat draped across her lap.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Bovino’s appearance — with a buzzcut and wearing a long military overcoat — were compared to the look of a Third Reich German.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Diana Ross had a series of outfit changes, which included a now-iconic orange-purple gown and a full-length gold overcoat.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Even so, Chopra Jonas keeps a black wool overcoat draped across her lap.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Bovino’s appearance — with a buzzcut and wearing a long military overcoat — were compared to the look of a Third Reich German.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Diana Ross had a series of outfit changes, which included a now-iconic orange-purple gown and a full-length gold overcoat.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber, V-neck sweater, and white button-down shirt for a masterclass in layering.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Police and David’s family say that David, a sophomore at Sequoia High in Redwood City, had no gang ties and was wearing the jacket to celebrate Valentine’s Day with his girlfriend, who wore a pink hoodie that night.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To get the look, Rose says to first apply your base color of choice, cure, add topcoat, and cure for exactly 30 seconds.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the beginning of the service, King Charles wore a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937.—
Isiah Magsino,
Town & Country,
7 May 2023
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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