surtout

Examples

• All

• In chilly weather, a distinguished gentleman would always put on his stylish surtout before heading out.

• Surtout Dostoïevski.

  Irrational Man (2015)

• At the elegant dinner, he wore his finest surtout, made from luxurious velvet and adorned with intricate buttons.

• The antique shop displayed a beautiful surtout from the 19th century, complete with a satin lining and unique collar.

Synonyms

F

frock coat

vssurtout

• Archaic

2 9.9

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

is an overgarment styled after that coat to be worn over clothes

T

topcoat

vssurtout

2 3.0

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

is a historic style overgarment not defined by heavy winter use

C

chesterfield

vssurtout

• UK

1 8.4

A long formal coat with a velvet collar

is in a historical frock style rather than focused on a velvet collar

P

Prince Albert

vssurtout

• Archaic

9.9

A formal long coat for men with two rows of buttons popular in the 19th century

is an overgarment inspired by that style rather than the inner coat

R

redingote

vssurtout

• Archaic

9.9

A long fitted coat once worn for riding and now a stylish women's coat

is a men's overgarment in frock style rather than a riding or women's coat

Surface Forms

Etymology