peacoat

noun

pea·​coat ˈpē-ˌkōt How to pronounce peacoat (audio)
: a heavy woolen double-breasted jacket originally worn by sailors

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These joggers are so cool right now, even for dressing up with a chic peacoat or blazer. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026 The luxury hotel chain creative director, 47, wore a dark-colored peacoat, grey sweater and slacks. — David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 Btfbm Faux Fur Coat This faux fur coat adds a fuzzy twist to the classic peacoat look, blending plush comfort with a put-together feel. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 In January 1996 Diana arrived at the Chelsea Harbor Club in a bold, bright peacoat. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacoat

Word History

Etymology

pea- (as in pea jacket) + coat

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacoat was in 1790

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“Peacoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacoat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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