peacoat

noun

pea·​coat ˈpē-ˌkōt How to pronounce peacoat (audio)
: a heavy woolen double-breasted jacket originally worn by sailors

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Holmes wore her beloved barrel jeans from Nili Lotan with a pair of black leather boots, and a navy blue peacoat—collar up. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 The former actor, wearing a peacoat and a cap, appeared to be running errands and enjoying a cup of coffee. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 At a press event for Rare Beauty in New York, Selena Gomez wore a striking red mini dress and matching red blazer-esque peacoat, and on the hip of her dress was a 3D sculpture of a large puckery rose. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025 An essential in her everyday uniform, follow suit and pair yours from Madewell with a navy peacoat and paisley cotton bandana from Banana Republic. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peacoat

Word History

Etymology

pea- (as in pea jacket) + coat

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacoat was in 1790

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“Peacoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacoat. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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