surcoat

noun

ˈsər-ˌkōt How to pronounce surcoat (audio)
Definition of surcoatnext
as in greatcoat
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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Recent Examples of surcoat Speaking of politics, singer and forty-ish America’s Got Talent standout from good ol’ Indiana, Adam Lambert, far right below, has been rocking a full-on Byzantine Empire surcoat/suit outfit for some time now. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 At the beginning of the service, King Charles wore a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surcoat
  1. greatcoat
  2. overcoat
  3. jacket
  4. topcoat
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
  • 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
  • When the light went dark, a white cowgirl hat and a denim jacket appeared.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The jacket, part of The Omer Bhatti Collection (the Norwegian rapper and dancer was gifted the jacket from Jackson), sold for $299,374 including buyer’s premium.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of jacket
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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“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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