How to Use overcoat in a Sentence

overcoat

noun
  • These would pair well with a nice pair of jeans, a blouse, and an overcoat.
    Essence, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Wear it with a dress, pantsuit, or even use it as an overcoat.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Miles is dressed in a light gray Alo overcoat, a black Fear of God tee and black Jordans.
    Avery Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Pierce wore a blue suit, while Keely opted for a pink dress and white overcoat.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Or the time he was asked to check his overcoat to comport with a restaurant’s dress code.
    Sam Roberts, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The creamy white hue of the knee-length overcoat meshes with the dress' neutral tones, adding a hint of glam with shiny gold clasps.
    Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Joe Biden wore a navy blue suit and overcoat by Ralph Lauren.
    Alyssa Fernandez, Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Now, brush aside your overcoat and tuck the object snugly into the waist of your pants at the small of your back.
    Michael Finkel, Time, 14 June 2023
  • William Burroughs just sat at the bar during our sound check in a long overcoat and took notes.
    Izzy Grinspan, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The affidavit said she'd been strangled with the belt of her overcoat.
    Theresa Waldrop and Konstantin Toropin, CNN, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Jolie wore a long black overcoat, a sheer black shirt, skinny jeans, and black leather boots for the outing.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2021
  • What is the overcoat that lives legitimately next to the trench and will be around for a very long time?
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The headgear perfectly matched the navy blue overcoat that the style star layered over a tan sweater.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2023
  • In Lansing, for his first rally, Trump added leather gloves to his blue overcoat.
    Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2020
  • The queen wore a forest green coat and a light headscarf and her son wore a tan overcoat as the two posed in front of the estate's gardens.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2021
  • A few weeks later fans are still buzzing about the emerald green and black jeweled overcoat.
    Annie O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Akuchie would dress her in a Versace pink overcoat and a pleated A-line mini skirt.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
  • This single-breasted overcoat is made with 100% wool and will keep you warm and cozy through the frigid winter months.
    Ty Gaskins, Men's Health, 12 Dec. 2022
  • President-elect Joe Biden wore a navy suit and navy overcoat.
    Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The outfit consisted of a black overcoat, black shirt, and black tie with a slight texture.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Mar. 2022
  • His matching overcoat, tie, suit and mask were all Ralph Lauren.
    Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Today, Jolie was seen leaving the airport in a v-necked white dress that hovered just above the floor and a black calf-length overcoat.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Just pair a red curly wig with a giant top hat, cravat, overcoat and mismatched socks.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • Meanwhile, William changed into a navy blue overcoat and a light-blue button-up.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2022
  • It’s the old lady in the ankle-length brown overcoat and cheap white sneakers who’s carting apples on a hand truck.
    Artem Chapeye, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022
  • The first lady’s matching overcoat had a dark blue velvet collar and cuffs.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2023
  • State television aired brief footage of Putin, in a black overcoat, placing flowers onto a wreath in the snow.
    Michael Schwirtz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • With extreme care, place the painting at your back, cushioned between your shirt and overcoat.
    Michael Finkel, Time, 14 June 2023
  • The colors were mostly muted—blacks and blues and whites, a lacy pink lingerie dress under a beige overcoat.
    Jason Horowitz, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
  • His overcoat seemed made of lead and he looked hunched, beaten down, a decade older easily.
    Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2022

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