topcoats

noun

plural of topcoat
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. — 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
  1. overcoats
  2. jackets
Noun
  • Meanwhile Korine lifted one of several available tweed overcoats, grey herringbone, floor-length, and inspected it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Definition of overcoats
Noun
  • Non-conductive cooling oil flows directly through internal copper windings that carry live electricity, versus the external liquid jackets of every current EV.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • The scenes that would soon unfold were unclear as Spieth picked up his tee and started walking, all while a hundred or so fans in rain jackets flocked toward a large hill.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of jackets

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