topcoat
- 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
A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside
A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm
A large warm coat with a hood for very cold weather
A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather
An expensive warm coat made from soft shiny mink fur
Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets
A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather
A coat or jacket you wear over other clothes for warmth
A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of buttons originally worn by sailors
A long formal coat with a velvet collar
A warm coat made from sheep skin with the wool still attached
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees
A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection
Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry
A heavy stylish long coat worn in cold weather
A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry
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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.