coat of arms

noun phrase

1

: a tabard or surcoat embroidered with armorial bearings

2

a

: heraldic bearings (as of a person) usually depicted on an escutcheon often with accompanying adjuncts (such as a crest, motto, and supporters)

b

: a similar symbolic emblem

Examples of coat of arms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This collaboration clearly acknowledges that the Ritz Paris brand, with its distinctive logo and coat of arms, resonates strongly as a symbol of luxury and prestige. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024

The county’s existing flag was designed more than 50 years ago and echoes the state flag and its Crossland family red and white coat of arms. —Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024

The crystal stopper is engraved with the Martell coat of arms and hand-painted in gold. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024

Also known as the South Andean deer, this elusive animal is prominently featured in the Chilean national coat of arms, and was even designated a Natural Monument of Chile back in 2006. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cote of armes, translation of Middle French cote d'armes

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

coat of arms

: the heraldic arms belonging to a person, family, or group or a representation of these (as on a shield)