as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
the men donned their greatcoats for the ride in the open carriage
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Recent Examples of greatcoat
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.
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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
Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
—Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
The boys from Köpenick, the idiot with the army greatcoat who stabbed his own leg on a dare.
—Hari Kunzru, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
The dictator threw on his greatcoat, saddled up his white steed and rode up the mountain’s slopes until man and beast were gazing into the caldera lake that glints at the summit, pure as the Korean race.
—The Economist, 24 Oct. 2019
In 2015, Michael Kors put his spin on the songbird’s favorite peasant dress silhouette, while at Chloé that same year, Clare Waight Keller dressed her models in greatcoats and skinny neck scarves that recalled some of her famous stage ensembles.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2018
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
Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
—Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
The boys from Köpenick, the idiot with the army greatcoat who stabbed his own leg on a dare.
—Hari Kunzru, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
The dictator threw on his greatcoat, saddled up his white steed and rode up the mountain’s slopes until man and beast were gazing into the caldera lake that glints at the summit, pure as the Korean race.
—The Economist, 24 Oct. 2019
In 2015, Michael Kors put his spin on the songbird’s favorite peasant dress silhouette, while at Chloé that same year, Clare Waight Keller dressed her models in greatcoats and skinny neck scarves that recalled some of her famous stage ensembles.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatcoat
Noun
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In keeping with Hollywood's love of winter whites, a white base layer complete with a camel overcoat and over-the-knee boots instantly feels chic.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s appearance — with a buzzcut and wearing a long military overcoat — were compared to the look of a Third Reich German.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Looking visibly slim in a white jacket, Lai smiled slightly upon hearing the sentence Monday.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The jacket was a work of art, made up from a patchwork of Drake's old jerseys and designed and put together by designer Aaron Ansuolo of Portland, Oregon.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Finishes like polyurethane, varnish, or laminate add a protective topcoat to your cabinets to protect them from substances like grease.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Most people opt for a frost or shimmer finish over a juicy gloss—think silky as opposed to wet—but a topcoat of clear glitter gloss can have a similar effect.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Greatcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatcoat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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