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 Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The new collection featured a century-old vintage touch, with overcoats, drop waist dresses and a peculiar mix of mesh.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His overcoat collar should have been turned high, almost to his hat.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The new collection featured a century-old vintage touch, with overcoats, drop waist dresses and a peculiar mix of mesh.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His overcoat collar should have been turned high, almost to his hat.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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From cold-weather staples like packable down jackets and cozy mittens, to casual favorites like warm flannels and outdoor-ready sneakers, there’s something for everyone, including the gearheads in your life.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 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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The team resolved it by applying an epoxy topcoat, which both protected the surface and gave the frames a uniform glossy finish.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Hailey Bieber has honed in on a signature manicure style, generally a sheer white either topped with a pearly chrome glaze or a clear topcoat for shine.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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