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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There's so much to adore about the colorful gangland comic-book movie, and at the center of it is Warren Beatty as the hard-nosed detective with the radio watch, bright yellow overcoat and unshakable righteousness. 41.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Lawrence, meanwhile, chose a structured black overcoat that was the focal point of her ensemble—punctuated by a brown alligator Lady bag by The Row.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The package includes a new gatefold jacket design that incorporates rare photographs as well as the original artwork.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
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Keep reading to shop the eight best deals on sweatshirts, shoes, jackets, and more.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Once the blank matte fiberglass star is decorated by the artist, the village takes the transformed sculpture to an automotive body shop that finishes it with a shiny topcoat to be UV-and-graffiti-resistant.—
Yadira Sanchez Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Apply a glossy topcoat—this gives the nails a glassy, shiny finish and ensures long-lasting durability.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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