peacoat

noun

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

Examples of peacoat in a Sentence

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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 The distinctive material lined hoods and long peacoats. Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025 There is a thrift store/vintage approach to this category with a lot of faux fur and tweed options, often seen in an oversize fit or as in a peacoat. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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