as in overcoats
a warm outdoor coat
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Recent Examples of topcoats
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.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.
—Alejandro Badia, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Buyers could shop for anything under the sun, including tuxedos, topcoats, diamonds, silverware, costume jewelry, gloves, neckwear, umbrellas, gifts, and pens & pencils.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topcoats
Noun
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First worn by English polo players to warm themselves between chukkers, the polo coat might be considered the most casual of formal overcoats, or the most formal of casual overcoats.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Models walked the runway in overcoats with shoulder pads, hourglass suits, pencil skirts and bra tops, with cylinder ponytails protruding from the sides of their heads.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now surrounded by trendy cafés selling matcha lattes, his boutique is filled to the brim with hunting jackets, tuxedos, dress shoes and tweed caps.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These are puffy jackets in sneaker form.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Topcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoats. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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