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
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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
Noun
  • At the wedding, Eugenie—who is expecting her third child this summer—wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress, an overcoat, and a hat by Sarah Cant.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
  • The look featured a black and gold corset and red velvet overcoat, a top hat and tall boots.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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  • Daga, Berto, Angel, Bronco Nima and Karmen Petrovic attacked El Grande Americano and took off their jackets to reveal their Los Perros del Mal T-shirts.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Here, a guest styles a Knicks tee and letterman jacket with a Handover sequin skirt, embellished green heels, and sleek sunglasses.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026
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  • The shine will out-beat any topcoat, while short nails will always be chic (and practical).
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • After painting a nude base using OPI’s Put It in Airplane Mode, Ganzorigt added a classic French tip in Funny Bunny before applying a topcoat and adding her go-to OPI x Zola Tin Man Can Glaze chrome effect.
    Charley Ross, Glamour, 28 May 2026

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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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