as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat
the men donned their greatcoats for the ride in the open carriage
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Recent Examples of greatcoat
Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
—Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
The boys from Köpenick, the idiot with the army greatcoat who stabbed his own leg on a dare.
—Hari Kunzru, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
The dictator threw on his greatcoat, saddled up his white steed and rode up the mountain’s slopes until man and beast were gazing into the caldera lake that glints at the summit, pure as the Korean race.
—The Economist, 24 Oct. 2019
In 2015, Michael Kors put his spin on the songbird’s favorite peasant dress silhouette, while at Chloé that same year, Clare Waight Keller dressed her models in greatcoats and skinny neck scarves that recalled some of her famous stage ensembles.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2018
TheaterWorks honcho Rob Ruggiero, who has directed regularly at Goodspeed for around a decade now, helms this tricky show, which requires highly skilled character actors, a large group of unruly children and a wardrobe of greatcoats and top hats.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 19 June 2018
One hand holds the lapel of his greatcoat, the other arm extends full length, gesturing rhetorically.
—Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
Reed observed it on greatcoats, boots, floors, stairways.
—Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
—Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
The boys from Köpenick, the idiot with the army greatcoat who stabbed his own leg on a dare.
—Hari Kunzru, The New Yorker, 29 June 2020
The dictator threw on his greatcoat, saddled up his white steed and rode up the mountain’s slopes until man and beast were gazing into the caldera lake that glints at the summit, pure as the Korean race.
—The Economist, 24 Oct. 2019
In 2015, Michael Kors put his spin on the songbird’s favorite peasant dress silhouette, while at Chloé that same year, Clare Waight Keller dressed her models in greatcoats and skinny neck scarves that recalled some of her famous stage ensembles.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2018
TheaterWorks honcho Rob Ruggiero, who has directed regularly at Goodspeed for around a decade now, helms this tricky show, which requires highly skilled character actors, a large group of unruly children and a wardrobe of greatcoats and top hats.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 19 June 2018
One hand holds the lapel of his greatcoat, the other arm extends full length, gesturing rhetorically.
—Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
Reed observed it on greatcoats, boots, floors, stairways.
—Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greatcoat
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That look consisted of a black double-breasted overcoat, a sheer top and baggy jeans, accessorized with round-toe shoes, a gold Jennifer Fisher ring and statement earrings.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Windbreaker For your next evening out trying adding a windbreaker instead of your typical overcoat.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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The debut collection from Off Season includes a sleek lineup of versatile pieces: unisex vests, puffer jackets, and long coats designed to encompass all genders.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Spanx Fleece Full Zip Jacket $198 $119 at Spanx Cozy up in this warm fleece jacket from Spanx, currently marked down to $119.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Refurbishment efforts will be conducted by a team of zoo artists and engineers and will include repairs to the iguana’s frame and a weather-resistant topcoat, according to the statement.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some are battered, but clearly beloved, including a long topcoat he’s altered for a female client who’s put on a few pounds.Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Greatcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatcoat. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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