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surcoat

noun

ˈsər-ˌkōt How to pronounce surcoat (audio)
Definition of surcoatnext
as in greatcoat
a warm outdoor coat a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing

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Recent Examples of surcoat 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcoat
  1. greatcoat
  2. overcoat
  3. jacket
  4. topcoat
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of greatcoat
Noun
  • Dart is photographed in Boss suits and overcoats in spots around New York City.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The 86-year-old designer played with his signature tailored designs incorporating billowing white pinstriped pants and dramatic floor-length overcoats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of overcoat
Noun
  • Tommy Hilfiger knows his way around prep, and this capsule gives the classics — from cable knits and varsity jackets to denim and chinos — a timely refresh, in the form of sharper proportions fused with archival touches.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The contrasting panels on the pants and jacket are a nice, eye-catching detail.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • Once that's completely dry, lock everything in place with a clear topcoat.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of topcoat

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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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