frock coat

noun

Definition of frock coatnext
as in overcoat

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Recent Examples of frock coat Men wore linen shirts, breeches, stockings, waistcoats, and frock coats. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026 Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 Most striking among them is the eldest son, dressed in a long velvet frock coat and a battered pair of brothel creepers. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025 Even as the frock coat takes shape, the immense task of cleaning and preserving the vast remaining collection continues. — Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frock coat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frock coat
  1. overcoat
  2. topcoat
  3. mackinaw
  4. greatcoat
  5. surcoat
Noun
  • On the day, River matched with his dad in a navy blue sweater and matching dark denim jeans, while his dad rocked a black overcoat, a navy blue scarf, and a matching black fedora.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • Meanwhile Korine lifted one of several available tweed overcoats, grey herringbone, floor-length, and inspected it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of overcoat
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  • This pale pink aura manicure gets a modern update thanks to a chrome topcoat.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Laminate Unlike solid slabs or blocks, surface laminate is a covering material made up of multiple layers often consisting of kraft paper soaked in a resin, a decorative layer printed onto paper, and a protective melamine-resin topcoat.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of topcoat
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  • Detectives from the Twin Cities and the famed Pinkerton agency in Chicago found a button from a woodsman's mackinaw jacket in Aagot's cabin.
    — Curt Brown Special to the Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Tanner caught the lake trout, a freshwater fish also known as a mackinaw, on his line and reeled it in for about 15 minutes, Wilson said.
    — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2020
Definition of mackinaw
Noun
  • Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of greatcoat
Noun
  • Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • At the beginning of the service, King Charles wore a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Definition of surcoat

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“Frock coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frock%20coat. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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