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coatdress

coatdress

1 7.6
A woman's dress that looks like a coat with buttons down the front
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊtˌdrɛs/
translation icon : vestido abrigo
  • She wore a tailored coatdress to the party, complete with a stylish belt and button details.
  • a gray coatdress

Examples

  • For the reception, she chose a blue silk coatdress with a matching belt.

  • She wore a stylish coatdress to the luncheon, drawing many compliments.

  • The vintage coatdress featured elegant buttons running down the front.

  • She wore a beautiful coatdress to the party.

  • The new coatdress collection is stunning!

  • The designer showcased her latest collection, featuring a stunning coatdress with an elegant silhouette.

  • For the spring fashion show, the model donned a colorful coatdress that perfectly blended comfort and style.

Synonyms

dress
vscoatdress
∞ 1.0

A one-piece outfit for women or girls with a top and skirt

is specifically designed like a tailored outer garment rather than just any one-piece
frock
vscoatdress
  • UK
16 5.5

A woman's or girl's one-piece dress with a skirt and fitted top

is more tailored and inspired by outerwear rather than the traditional skirt-and-bodice form
shirtdress
vscoatdress
1 4.6

A dress for women that looks like a shirt with a collar and front buttons

is more outerwear-inspired and tailored than the collared-top style
button-down dress
vscoatdress
3.7

A dress with a collar and buttons down the front

is more outerwear-inspired and tailored rather than just collared with front buttons

How Formal

coatdress
1 7.6
dress
∞ 1.0
sundress
9 2.5
morning dress
  • Archaic
7.1

Surface Forms

coatdress singular
coatdresses plural

Morphology

coatdress = coat + dress (transparent) = coat + dress

Meaning is clearly derived from the combination of 'coat' and 'dress' indicating a dress styled like a coat.

Etymology

The word coatdress comes from the two simple words coat and dress, so it literally means a dress made to look like a coat. That's why a coatdress often has buttons down the front and a smart, jacket-like shape.