peacoat

noun

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

Examples of peacoat in a Sentence

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The former actor, wearing a peacoat and a cap, appeared to be running errands and enjoying a cup of coffee. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 At a press event for Rare Beauty in New York, Selena Gomez wore a striking red mini dress and matching red blazer-esque peacoat, and on the hip of her dress was a 3D sculpture of a large puckery rose. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025 An essential in her everyday uniform, follow suit and pair yours from Madewell with a navy peacoat and paisley cotton bandana from Banana Republic. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 This bomber jacket is the perfect airplane outfit jacket to say cozy on chilly flights and is thin enough to layer beneath a heavier peacoat for winter outings. Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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