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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Gomez wore a long black peacoat and blue jeans for the occasion, while her music-producer partner — who proposed to her in December — opted for a colorful look complete with a light denim jacket, patchwork pants and a button-up shirt. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Dressed in all black, the singer showed off a matching black cropped peacoat and mini skirt by AREA before walking into Nobu Downtown. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 Style it with suede knee-high boots and a long peacoat. Emily Weaver, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 His ensemble consisted of Jacquemus’ cropped shearling peacoat, dubbed the Marino jacket, and carried the large Turismo bag. Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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