as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
The men were bundled in woollen pants, jackets, and ties; my father’s overcoat was long and tailored, his hair still wavy and middle-parted.
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Lawrence, meanwhile, chose a structured black overcoat that was the focal point of her ensemble—punctuated by a brown alligator Lady bag by The Row.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Filmmaker Tyler Perry match his custom gray overcoat and suit with a Sebastian Jaramillo neckpiece and cufflinks from Jason of Beverly Hills.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Roan left New York’s The Carlyle Hotel in a matching pink overcoat.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Lawrence, meanwhile, chose a structured black overcoat that was the focal point of her ensemble—punctuated by a brown alligator Lady bag by The Row.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Filmmaker Tyler Perry match his custom gray overcoat and suit with a Sebastian Jaramillo neckpiece and cufflinks from Jason of Beverly Hills.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Roan left New York’s The Carlyle Hotel in a matching pink overcoat.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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Add boots and a leather jacket for dinner, throw on a cardigan and flats for the office, or keep it simple with loafers for a business lunch.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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The mom of three completed her outfit by wearing a black jacket over her shoulders.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 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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For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.—
Maria Goldbach,
Glamour,
18 Aug. 2025
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Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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