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overcoat

[oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht] / ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt, ˌoʊ vərˈkoʊt, ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt /


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Trump, wearing a black overcoat, saluted as flag-draped coffins were removed from the back of a transport plane, according to photographs released by the White House said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

Suddenly, a tall, lithe woman in a long overcoat stood up and made her way to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 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

This year's unofficial fashion prize goes to Teyana Taylor and her shimmering black overcoat.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

He had a full mustache and beard, both white, and was wearing a heavy winter overcoat, despite the fact that it was April.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Designed for outdoor swimming fans, these large overcoats can hold a lot of extras and fit over a couple of jumpers.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

Unquestioned leaders and servile followers tell us why the German army marched into Russia without overcoats — the leader had decreed that the campaign would be victorious by autumn, and that was that.

From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2024

Generous overcoats, leather wellies and rumpled cloche defined the outdoorsy Fall-Winter 2024-25 silhouette fit for Balmoral.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024

He talked about the need for money for overcoats for the militia.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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