mackinaw

noun

Definition of mackinawnext
as in overcoat

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Recent Examples of mackinaw 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 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 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 Meanwhile, Marc Christophel of Christophel’s Guide Service confirmed that the mackinaw bite went hot this weekend. — sacbee, 23 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mackinaw
  1. overcoat
  2. frock coat
  3. greatcoat
  4. chesterfield
  5. parka
  6. topcoat
Noun
  • Mass retailers including Zara and Uniqlo are now carrying funnel-neck versions of trench coats, bombers and wool overcoats, placing a silhouette once treated as a designer signature into the everyday wardrobe.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the middle of the waiting area, a young woman wearing a beige overcoat and a handsome leather backpack, looking like one of the thousands of professionals in the station, stood with Lojo’s colleagues.
    — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of overcoat
Noun
  • 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
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  • 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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  • Although the tapes won’t be part of the planned auction, Littleton is going forward with selling previously unpublished photos of the band, studio material, set lists, a tour parka, instruments the band owned, and other items.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of parka
Noun
  • The category includes traditional nail polishes, gel-like lacquers, base and topcoats, nail strengtheners, tools, press-ons, and cuticle care.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Wow Dream Coat is less like a conventional leave-in conditioner and more like a weatherproof topcoat for your blowout.
    — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of topcoat

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“Mackinaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mackinaw. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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