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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of surcoat 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
Noun
  • Tommy’s security guards wear SS-style greatcoats by Sarafina Bush.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The men were sporting tweets, Norfolk jackets and a camel hair greatcoat.
    Melanie Windridge, Forbes, 24 May 2021
Noun
  • That look consisted of a black double-breasted overcoat, a sheer top and baggy jeans, accessorized with round-toe shoes, a gold Jennifer Fisher ring and statement earrings.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Windbreaker For your next evening out trying adding a windbreaker instead of your typical overcoat.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The rollout takes advantage of the buzz generated by Juszczyk, an entrepreneur and wife of 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk whose profile exploded in 2023 after music superstar Taylor Swift asked the designer to make a custom Chiefs jacket in support of her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The debut collection from Off Season includes a sleek lineup of versatile pieces: unisex vests, puffer jackets, and long coats designed to encompass all genders.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Refurbishment efforts will be conducted by a team of zoo artists and engineers and will include repairs to the iguana’s frame and a weather-resistant topcoat, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Some are battered, but clearly beloved, including a long topcoat he’s altered for a female client who’s put on a few pounds.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near surcoat

Cite this Entry

“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surcoat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on surcoat

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!