as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
While climbing the steps of the Met, costume designer Paul Tazewell removed Monáe’s overcoat to reveal another look.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Goggins walked up the Met stairs in a heavy black overcoat and skirt that’s stitched with white outlines, while Wood appeared in a suit with similar colors.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Wintour kept things elegant with a silver dress, blue overcoat and matching heart pendant.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 May 2025
Taurus Steve Eichner/WWD via Getty Images Outfitted in a magenta-pink patchwork suit and a massive overcoat, Chappell Roan looked glam as all hell at the Met Gala red.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 6 May 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Goggins walked up the Met stairs in a heavy black overcoat and skirt that’s stitched with white outlines, while Wood appeared in a suit with similar colors.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Wintour kept things elegant with a silver dress, blue overcoat and matching heart pendant.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 6 May 2025
Taurus Steve Eichner/WWD via Getty Images Outfitted in a magenta-pink patchwork suit and a massive overcoat, Chappell Roan looked glam as all hell at the Met Gala red.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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If the animal moves in your direction or acts aggressive, do everything to appear intimidating, including by raising your arms and opening your jacket, and speak in a firm, loud voice.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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To celebrate the Oilers' victory after a pivotal February 2025 game, Lauren posted a photo with the team’s wives and girlfriends wearing her custom matching jackets, according to a screenshot obtained by Sports Illustrated.—
Beth Sobol,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Magnetic One-Step Gel Nail Polish in Nude Silver—no base or topcoat required—breathes new life into basic beige.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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