overcoat

Example Sentences

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He became a fixture on television news, wearing either military style tactical gear or a long, double-breasted green overcoat with wide lapels that critics said was meant to echo Nazi German military garb.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Tucked into a pocket, the muslin pouch has kept my wool winter overcoat smelling fresh—and reminding me of Paris—all season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Mr Hayler appeared in the dock to enter pleas wearing a black suit, grey tie, and a large, blue overcoat.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

The 7-day auction, which lasts until Wednesday, features a taupe Kiton overcoat, a black Salvatore Ferragamo pea coat, a brown Brioni silk single-breasted blazer, and a multicolored hoodie with images of Brown printed on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2024

She’s wearing black leather sneakers, but I can see the hem of her purple housecoat hanging below her beige overcoat.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott