as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Recent Examples of overcoat
The Scotch Sipping Jacket, a collaboration between menswear designer Charlie Casely-Hayford and Aberfeldy Single Malt Whisky, is a playful take on the original smoking overcoat, meant to elevate the scotch drinking experience.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Kate Middleton also chose Alexander McQueen while attending carol service at the Westminster Abbey—though her tailored red overcoat was decidedly more covered up, and certainly more festive thanks to its tartan detailing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Pair them with neutral or colorful sweater tights, a dress (or a leather or corduroy skirt), an overcoat, and voilà!
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
For Round and Around, the new collection, black and grey polka dots were a standout print across dresses, shorts, blazers and overcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Kate Middleton also chose Alexander McQueen while attending carol service at the Westminster Abbey—though her tailored red overcoat was decidedly more covered up, and certainly more festive thanks to its tartan detailing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
Pair them with neutral or colorful sweater tights, a dress (or a leather or corduroy skirt), an overcoat, and voilà!
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
For Round and Around, the new collection, black and grey polka dots were a standout print across dresses, shorts, blazers and overcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcoat
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The rollout takes advantage of the buzz generated by Juszczyk, an entrepreneur and wife of 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk whose profile exploded in 2023 after music superstar Taylor Swift asked the designer to make a custom Chiefs jacket in support of her boyfriend Travis Kelce.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 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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Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
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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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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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