mackinaw

noun

Definition of mackinawnext
as in overcoat

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Recent Examples of mackinaw Tanner caught the lake trout, a freshwater fish also known as a mackinaw, on his line and reeled it in for about 15 minutes, Wilson said. — Danielle Garrand, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2020 Catches of rainbow trout have been excellent, sprinkled with the occasional giant mackinaw or brown trout. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2018 Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend. — sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018 Detectives from the Twin Cities and the famed Pinkerton agency in Chicago found a button from a woodsman's mackinaw jacket in Aagot's cabin. — Curt Brown Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020 Also called mackinaw, lake trout are a predominantly fish-eating species naturally found in the Great Lakes, much of Canada and along the Eastern Seaboard. — Mike Koshmrl, The Seattle Times, 3 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mackinaw
  1. overcoat
  2. frock coat
  3. greatcoat
  4. chesterfield
  5. parka
  6. topcoat
Noun
  • At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of overcoat
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  • Since the early nineteenth century, suits have evolved from tailcoats and pantaloons to frock coats and top hats to modern suit jackets and neckties.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Men wore linen shirts, breeches, stockings, waistcoats, and frock coats.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of frock coat
Noun
  • Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of greatcoat
Noun
  • Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.
    — Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of chesterfield
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  • But instead of Oasis wearing parka jackets and strumming guitars on Wembley Stadium’s stage, this was one of the world’s greatest athletes, in bright pink sneakers, grasping her tennis racket.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • The winter is wet and cold by California standards, requiring a light parka, and the summer heat — which lasts from May until October — is scorching, usually hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, and consistently in the triple digits in June, July and August.
    — Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Definition of parka
Noun
  • The shine will out-beat any topcoat, while short nails will always be chic (and practical).
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • After painting a nude base using OPI’s Put It in Airplane Mode, Ganzorigt added a classic French tip in Funny Bunny before applying a topcoat and adding her go-to OPI x Zola Tin Man Can Glaze chrome effect.
    — Charley Ross, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Definition of topcoat

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