greatcoat

Example Sentences

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The king, wearing the uniform of the Marshal of the Royal Air Force, including a grey greatcoat against the cold, laid a wreath featuring 41 open-style fabric poppies.

From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2023

A Chronicler in a dusty bowler and rumpled greatcoat writes it all down.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2016

The coroner's inquest heard that the gun went off, probably because the trigger was caught by part of Pte Davis' greatcoat.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2016

Mr. Baryshnikov wields his greatcoat with dashing flair, making like a toreador baiting a bull.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2012

“I hope you’ve got a tin opener,” Queenie said ominously, struggling into her own greatcoat.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein