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.
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Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcoat
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 lots included a Calvin Klein tuxedo, two-piece suit and black tie, as well as a Giorgio Armani overcoat, all from the ‘90s.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The star arrived in a white overcoat but removed it when taking her seat for the runway show.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Add boots and a leather jacket for dinner, throw on a cardigan and flats for the office, or keep it simple with loafers for a business lunch.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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The mom of three completed her outfit by wearing a black jacket over her shoulders.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the ultimate glossy look, add a topcoat—then your rose-mocha nails are finished.—
Maria Goldbach,
Glamour,
18 Aug. 2025
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Unlike topcoat treatments or layered solutions—which can trap heat, wear off or stiffen the garment—the Fluid Channeling Fabric is woven into the material.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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