Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brand of luxury fashion house: "Burberry" is primarily a proper noun referring to a British luxury fashion house founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry.
   • A type of raincoat: More specifically, "a Burberry" can refer to a classic, lightweight, belted raincoat, typically made of tan gabardine cotton and originally designed by this brand. It is particularly known for its distinctive check pattern (tartan) lining.

Usage

• As a proper noun (brand name): Used to refer to the company, its products, or its iconic patterns.
• As a common noun (garment): Used, often capitalized, to refer to the specific style of raincoat made famous by the brand.

Examples

• Noun (Brand):
  • She works in marketing for Burberry.
  • The new Burberry collection was unveiled at London Fashion Week.
• Noun (Garment):
  • He wore his classic Burberry to stay dry in the drizzle.
  • The trench coat's lining revealed the famous Burberry check.

Advanced Usage

• "In Burberry": Wearing clothing from the Burberry brand.
  • The actress was photographed in Burberry from head to toe.
• "Burberry check" / "Burberry tartan": Refers specifically to the brand's iconic beige, black, white, and red plaid pattern.
  • The scarf featured the iconic Burberry check.

Variants and Related Words

• Burberrys: An older, historical spelling of the brand name, sometimes seen on vintage items.
• Trench coat: A general term for the style of coat; a Burberry is a specific, iconic brand of trench coat.
• Gabardine: The durable, tightly woven fabric invented by Thomas Burberry and used in the original coats.

Synonyms

• Trench coat (for the garment style).
• Raincoat (for the garment's function).
• Mac(kintosh) (another type of raincoat; a different brand/style).

Notes

• As a proper noun and trademark, "Burberry" is typically capitalized.
• The word is often used metonymically, where the brand name is used to refer to its most famous product (the trench coat) or its signature pattern.

Noun

1. a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer