peacoat

noun

pea·​coat ˈpē-ˌkōt How to pronounce peacoat (audio)
: a heavy woolen double-breasted jacket originally worn by sailors

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From functional puffers and insulated parkas to chic peacoats, discover my top 12 winter jacket picks that are stylish, versatile, and a smart investment for the chilly season ahead. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 Also warding off the cold was Bennet, in a dark peacoat and long blue scarf. Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 Raymond Hall Paltrow tucked her white sweater into black cigarette pants layered under a black peacoat, and finished the outfit with heeled black ankle boots. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2024 No-pants looks highlighted the simplicity of mini peacoats, bombers and knitwear, as well as the season’s footwear, including platform versions of the signature loafers. Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacoat 

Word History

Etymology

pea- (as in pea jacket) + coat

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacoat was in 1790

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“Peacoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacoat. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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