topcoat
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- noun
- /ˈtɑpˌkoʊt/
- The man in the long gray topcoat was his, Slater's.
- a cashmere topcoat
- a gray topcoat
- a black topcoat
Examples
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" Les awaited him, wearing a handsome topcoat and an unusually serious expression.
Fiction book (1995) -
The door opens and two men in suits, topcoats, and hats enter, one of them flashing a badge.
Fiction book (1990) -
You need a topcoat, Richard.
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And I wore that topcoat after I got out of the service for several years.
Academic text (2014) -
I'll lend you my topcoat till you make it back to your house.
Fiction book (1992) -
...in the blue topcoat with the fur collar.
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Of course, we had topcoats, too, for wintertime.
Academic text (2014) -
Chilly today, I should've worn my topcoat.
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One of them glances out the window and sees a man in a topcoat emerging from the brownstone, suitcase in hand...
Fiction book (1992) -
Last winter, I wore my warm topcoat to stay comfortable in the freezing temperatures.
Synonyms
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A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside
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A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm
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2.5
A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather
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1.5
A large warm coat with a hood for very cold weather
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4.9
An expensive warm coat made from soft shiny mink fur
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1.6
Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets
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1.0
A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather
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A long formal coat with a velvet collar
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A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather
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A heavy wool jacket with two rows of buttons originally worn by sailors
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A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
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A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry
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A warm coat made from sheep skin with the wool still attached
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A coat or jacket you wear over other clothes for warmth
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3.6
A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees
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Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry
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6.8
A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection
A heavy stylish long coat worn in cold weather
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Etymology
Topcoat comes from two simple words, top and coat. It means a coat you wear 'on top' of other clothes, the extra warm outer layer you put on in cold weather.