How to Use overcoat in a Sentence

overcoat

noun
  • These would pair well with a nice pair of jeans, a blouse, and an overcoat.
    — Essence, 9 Feb. 2022
  • The best thing a man can add to his wardrobe is a proper overcoat.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Versace wasn’t afraid to take things down a notch with camel overcoats.
    — Colleen Barry, The Seattle Times, 13 Jan. 2018
  • The norm was starched collars, overcoats, hats, and more hats.
    — Deirdre Clemente, The Atlantic, 22 May 2017
  • His overcoat collar should have been turned high, almost to his hat.
    — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Even so, Chopra Jonas keeps a black wool overcoat draped across her lap.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Pierce wore a blue suit, while Keely opted for a pink dress and white overcoat.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Or the time he was asked to check his overcoat to comport with a restaurant’s dress code.
    — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • When the cold weather hits, swap in turtleneck sweaters, overcoats and thigh-high boots.
    — Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Miller first left the house in her bathrobe overcoat years ago when walking her children to preschool.
    — Samantha Swindler | The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 10 May 2017
  • The look featured a black and gold corset and red velvet overcoat, a top hat and tall boots.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • The hobbling man in the beat-up overcoat failing to scale a fence doesn’t look much like a hero.
    — Benji Wilson, USA TODAY, 31 May 2018
  • Tights and a long overcoat work well here too to protect you from the elements.
    — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
  • He is dressed in a pilgrim’s fur overcoat to repel rain and retain warmth.
    — Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Pair a maxi velvet dress with thick stockings, boots that climb at least knee-high, and a long overcoat.
    — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Jolie wore a long black overcoat, a sheer black shirt, skinny jeans, and black leather boots for the outing.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2021
  • The affidavit said she'd been strangled with the belt of her overcoat.
    — Theresa Waldrop and Konstantin Toropin, CNN, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Some overcoats are built like battleships; others feel more akin to a bathrobe.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • William Burroughs just sat at the bar during our sound check in a long overcoat and took notes.
    — Izzy Grinspan, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Swift stunned in all black with her Chanel overcoat, wool jersey jumpsuit and pearly chain belt.
    — Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The singer stepped out in the label’s plushy fur overcoat and black, ripped tight-boots, and forwent a shirt with it.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2024
  • Joe Biden wore a navy blue suit and overcoat by Ralph Lauren.
    — Alyssa Fernandez, Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Now, brush aside your overcoat and tuck the object snugly into the waist of your pants at the small of your back.
    — Michael Finkel, Time, 14 June 2023
  • The star arrived in a white overcoat but removed it when taking her seat for the runway show.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The star arrived in a white overcoat but removed it when taking her seat for the runway show.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Clarke opted for a tan version of the Koller style, which popped against her long bright white overcoat.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Wearing an overcoat with a bronze star on the lapel, Puccilli was a big hit.
    — Greg Mellen, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2017
  • The most unexpected way to knot one on is to tie it around the waist atop a long black overcoat and white maxi skirt.
    — Vogue, 7 May 2019

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