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 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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Noun
  • 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
  • Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • Wintour kept things elegant with a silver dress, blue overcoat and matching heart pendant.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • Taurus Steve Eichner/WWD via Getty Images Outfitted in a magenta-pink patchwork suit and a massive overcoat, Chappell Roan looked glam as all hell at the Met Gala red.
    Sam Manzella, Them., 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 19 May 2025
  • The president of each college strolled around in chef’s jackets.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Magnetic One-Step Gel Nail Polish in Nude Silver—no base or topcoat required—breathes new life into basic beige.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 2 May 2025

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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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