surcoats

noun

plural of surcoat
as in greatcoats
a warm outdoor coat a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing

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  1. overcoats
  2. jackets
  3. topcoats
Noun
  • The assailants then took out machine guns from their overcoats and opened fire.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The deal covers suits, suit separates, sport coats, vests, dress pants, tuxedos, overcoats and raincoats.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of overcoats
Noun
  • Shop Mack Weldon's wool crew neck sweaters and Buck Mason's corduroy jackets for the fashion-forward guy, plus Vuori sweatpants to elevate his loungewear drawer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Fall isn’t just about chunky sweaters and cool leather jackets.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of jackets
Noun
  • Many of the winners are easy to use, quick to apply, and beginner-friendly, including press-on kits, fast-drying polishes and topcoats, and nourishing base layers.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of topcoats
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“Surcoats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoats. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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