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coat

coat

957 1.0
A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside
  • noun
  • /koʊt/
translation icon : abrigo
  • She chose a warm coat to wear during the winter months.
  • put on a coat
  • wear a coat
  • dressed in a coat

And can I tell you this coat came out fabulous?

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Examples

  • Oh my gosh guys, this coat is actually gorgeous.

  • The chill was seeping beneath her coat, through her gloves, into her riding boots.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I will say though, this coat, I love this coat.

  • Take your coat and go outside.

  • So this could be the perfect little coat for my morning walks.

  • Then she noticed a figure in a white coat at the end of the corridor.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • My hair was a mess, and my coat was smeared with red dust.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • What kind of woman would throw a mink coat out on the lawn like this?

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Lalia put on her boots, heavy coat, and scarf and went down in the elevator.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Ryman Auditorium - Night: Hugh Cherry, wearing a top coat, walks over to the rear door.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

jacket
vscoat
1.0

A short coat that reaches the waist or hips and fastens at the front

is the broader outer piece that can be short or long
raincoat
vscoat
51 1.0

A coat that keeps you dry in the rain

is for general warmth or protection, not only rain protection
overcoat
vscoat
30 1.0

A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm

is the general outdoor upper-body piece not necessarily long or heavy
parka
vscoat
29 1.5

A large warm coat with a hood for very cold weather

is a general outer garment not necessarily large or hooded
fur coat
vscoat
26 2.5

A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather

is a neutral outer piece not defined by costly materials or style
trench coat
vscoat
22 3.1

A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style

is any sleeved outer piece, not specifically waterproof or belted
sport coat
vscoat
  • US
8 3.4

A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns

is any outdoor upper-body garment, not focused on informal styling
outerwear
vscoat
5 1.6

Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets

is a single type within that outdoor clothing group
heavy coat
vscoat
3 1.0

A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather

is neutral about thickness and covers general outdoor use
topcoat
vscoat
2 3.0

A heavy warm outer layer people wear over clothes in cold weather

is a general outer piece that can be lighter or shorter
greatcoat
vscoat
2 7.2

A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather

is any outer upper-body garment, not only very large winter types
sports coat
vscoat
  • US
2 3.2

A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons

is the general outer clothing piece, not limited to informal jackets
tailcoat
vscoat
1 6.8

A formal coat with a short front and long tails at the back worn for evening events

is a practical outdoor upper-body piece rather than formal evening wear
outer garment
vscoat
1 3.3

A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

is the common, specific outer piece rather than the broad category term
1 2.9

A warm coat made from sheep skin with the wool still attached

is any outerwear piece, not defined by a specific animal material
duffel coat
vscoat
  • US
1 3.6

A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees

is a broader outer piece not tied to specific materials or fastenings
2.8

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

is the general outer piece mainly for warmth and protection
hooded coat
vscoat
1.6

A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry

is the generic outer upper-body piece without necessarily having a hood
sack coat
vscoat
7.9

A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit

is the general outdoor upper-body garment rather than this tailored style
box coat
vscoat
4.6

A short loose-fitting coat that hangs straight from the shoulders

is any sleeved outer piece, not specifically short or loose in shape
dust coat
vscoat
4.7

A long loose piece of clothing you wear over other clothes to protect them from dust

is an outdoor warm or protective piece, not mainly for dust protection
coatee
vscoat
  • Archaic
9.9

A short close-fitting coat worn with formal dress or a uniform in the 18th and 19th centuries

is a general outer garment used today for warmth or protection
tail coat
vscoat
  • Formal
4.5

A formal evening jacket for men with a short front and long tails at the back

is the everyday outdoor upper-body garment, not ceremonial tail styles

Idioms

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Change which person or group you support for your own benefit

Compounds

26 2.5

A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather

24 2.1

A long white coat worn over clothes in a laboratory to protect them from spills and chemicals

22 3.1

A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style

14 2.3

A single layer of paint that covers a surface

8 1.0

A frame like human shoulders for hanging coats to keep their shape

8 3.4

A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns

7 6.8

A special design on a shield that identifies a family, state, or organization

7 4.9

An expensive warm coat made from soft shiny mink fur

A new layer of paint that makes a surface look newer

5 1.0

A stand with hooks for hanging coats and hats

3 1.0

A small space for hanging coats and jackets

3 1.0

A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather

frock coat
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A formal coat for men with skirts that reach the knees, common in the 1800s

2 3.2

A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons

1 8.5

A man's formal jacket with long tails and a front cut away worn for daytime events

1 8.9

A very expensive coat made from soft dark fur of a small wild animal

A warm coat made from sheep skin with the wool still attached

1 2.3

A piece of furniture with a tall pole and hooks for hanging coats

coat of mail
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A piece of clothing with small metal rings linked together that protects the body in battle

1 3.6

A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees

primer coat
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer

1 5.5

A temporary rise in blood pressure when a person is at the doctor's office

4.6

A short loose-fitting coat that hangs straight from the shoulders

brunch coat
  • Archaic
9.0

A short informal housecoat women wear at home over other clothes

choroid coat
  • Specialized
8.8

A dark layer with many blood vessels between the retina and the white of the eye that stops light scattering

2.5

A tall stand with hooks for hanging coats and hats

coat-of-mail shell
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea animal with eight overlapping hard plates that clings to rocks

A small round piece that fastens a coat

4.7

A long loose piece of clothing you wear over other clothes to protect them from dust

finish coat
  • Specialized
5.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete

finishing coat
  • Specialized
4.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete

flat coat
  • Specialized
5.3

A first thin layer of paint you apply before the final layers

A new layer of wax put on a surface to make it shine

laboratory coat
  • Specialized
3.6

A light protective piece of clothing worn over clothes in a lab

7.5

A short heavy wool coat with a red and black plaid pattern that people wear outdoors to keep warm

4.7

A thin, watery paint layer applied before the final coat to help it stick

A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry

A garden plant that lives for many years and has large bright leaves of red, yellow, and green

priming coat
  • Specialized
5.3

A first layer of paint that prepares a surface for later coats

7.9

A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit

sclerotic coat
  • Specialized
8.1

A thick white outer layer of the eye that protects its inner parts

seed coat
  • Specialized
3.6

An outer covering of a seed that protects the young plant inside

A formal men's jacket with a cut-away front and two long tails worn for evening events

tail coat
  • Formal
4.5

A formal evening jacket for men with a short front and long tails at the back

4.8

A rise in blood pressure at the doctor's office caused by feeling nervous

How Warm

parka
29 1.5
overcoat
30 1.0
coat
957 1.0
jacket
1.0
windbreaker
  • US
18 3.4

Surface Forms

coat singular
coats plural

Etymology

Coat comes from an old word cote that meant a short outer garment or 'tunic'. So a coat is something you wear outside for warmth and protection.