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
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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
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  • Naturally, Zoë Kravitz is a fan of its wool overcoats, while Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence are often cloaked in something from this minimalist brand.
    Emma Spedding, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
  • From flattering faux leather pants and wide-leg jeans to a chic trench and the ultimate fall overcoat, here are the European styles to shop this season—starting at $15 at Amazon.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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