as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
Demi Moore, Shakira, Megan Thee Stallion, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Taraji P. Henson and the K-pop star Rosé all arrived in the silhouette — many of them in the form of sweeping overcoats that could presumably be removed once inside the Metropolitan Museum for the gala’s dinner.
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Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 6 May 2025
While climbing the steps of the Met, costume designer Paul Tazewell removed Monáe’s overcoat to reveal another look.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Goggins walked up the Met stairs in a heavy black overcoat and skirt that’s stitched with white outlines, while Wood appeared in a suit with similar colors.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Wintour kept things elegant with a silver dress, blue overcoat and matching heart pendant.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 6 May 2025
While climbing the steps of the Met, costume designer Paul Tazewell removed Monáe’s overcoat to reveal another look.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Goggins walked up the Met stairs in a heavy black overcoat and skirt that’s stitched with white outlines, while Wood appeared in a suit with similar colors.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Wintour kept things elegant with a silver dress, blue overcoat and matching heart pendant.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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The new collection reimagines Levi’s core items—the Trucker jacket and jeans—with roomier contemporary fits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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The Matrix star, 60, kept things casual in a dark jacket and white t-shirt, while his visual artist girlfriend, 52, wore a lavender blazer and white top.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Some long-wear formulas come with a lip balm or gloss meant to serve as a topcoat for the lipstick.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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