as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
Louche silhouettes and seaside detailing balanced the more traditional overcoats and blazers that draped on models down the runway.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The trippy look was almost an optical illusion, with a trompe l’oeil, lapel and briefcase designed on the overcoat.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Bibb’s bob has lent itself well to power suiting, leaving her shoulders on full display to model boxy blazers and dramatic overcoats.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
During one lunch hour, Walter Matthau appeared in a shabby overcoat.
—James Barron, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The trippy look was almost an optical illusion, with a trompe l’oeil, lapel and briefcase designed on the overcoat.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Bibb’s bob has lent itself well to power suiting, leaving her shoulders on full display to model boxy blazers and dramatic overcoats.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
During one lunch hour, Walter Matthau appeared in a shabby overcoat.
—James Barron, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
Noun
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At first blush, the jacket could even be said to fit the chesty six-foot-four (and three-quarters), 194-pound striker.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In one snap, Kardashian could be seen wearing a camo hat, black tank top, black leggings and a camo jacket tied around her waist, putting an arm around her son Tatum.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 July 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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Apply a glossy topcoat—this gives the nails a glassy, shiny finish and ensures long-lasting durability.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Some long-wear formulas come with a lip balm or gloss meant to serve as a topcoat for the lipstick.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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