as in jacket
a warm outdoor coat put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!

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Recent Examples of overcoat Add Interest With a Plaid Overcoat Bottega Veneta’s chic take on the typical plaid overcoat feels fresh and current, especially when worn with clean staples, like a perfect white tank, jeans, and thong sandals. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025 The star arrived in a white overcoat but removed it when taking her seat for the runway show. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 Just three months before her death date, on Easter Sunday 1955, Ruth, dressed in a beautiful grey overcoat, is arrested by authorities after shooting David at point-blank range. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 Wrapped in a black overcoat, Torres gazes at an awe-inspiring view of Los Angeles. Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overcoat
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Noun
  • Crafted from 100% Charmeuse silk, this jacket offers both sophistication and luxurious comfort.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Continue to add a bit of festive bling to your nails this spring with glitter topcoats and/or layers of tiny crystals.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But whether or not Carpenter feels more comfortable in long or short nails, one thing is clear (besides her topcoat): Her signature style looks fabulous on any length.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcoat. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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