as in greatcoats
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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Noun
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The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025 -
Some overcoats are built like battleships; others feel more akin to a bathrobe.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Between bulky jackets, old equipment, and items that never leave the hotel room, overpacking happens often.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Surcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoats. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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