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surcoats

noun

plural of surcoat
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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  1. overcoats
  2. jackets
  3. topcoats
Noun
  • Dart is photographed in Boss suits and overcoats in spots around New York City.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The 86-year-old designer played with his signature tailored designs incorporating billowing white pinstriped pants and dramatic floor-length overcoats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of overcoats
Noun
  • In total, Wax characterized the assortment as its largest denim offering to date, encompassing 15 washes, seven selvedge styles, two jackets and one shirt.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Wear it comfortably with jeans, sweats, skirts, leggings, and under cardigans, sweaters, denim jackets, and more.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of jackets
Noun
  • Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of topcoats
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“Surcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoats. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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