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 Nowhere was this more evident than at Burberry, where trenches, greatcoats, and rain capes in deep earth tones reasserted the house’s mastery of protection from the elements. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush. 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 Reed observed it on greatcoats, boots, floors, stairways. Olga Ingurazova, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
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Noun
  • LaBelle wore an elegant silk V-neck emerald green top with a magenta overcoat.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • Call logs from police emergency transmissions backed that account up, and a witness at the scene described the shooter as a short, middle-aged man wearing an overcoat, according to a report released Tuesday by the Brooklyn DA’s office.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Dress it up with statement earrings or keep it low-key with a denim jacket — either way, the stretchy fabric offers all-day comfort, while the floral print adds a boho vibe that feels just right for summer.
    Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • The best and most practical part of Gauff’s kit was the sleek biker-style white jacket.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Apply a glossy topcoat—this gives the nails a glassy, shiny finish and ensures long-lasting durability.
    Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 7 July 2025
  • Some long-wear formulas come with a lip balm or gloss meant to serve as a topcoat for the lipstick.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025

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“Greatcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatcoat. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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