Definition

1. Noun:
   • A coat made of fur: An outer garment, typically extending to the hips or knees, that is constructed from the dressed, tanned pelts of animals. It is primarily worn for warmth and as a symbol of luxury or status.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a luxurious fur coat to the opera.
  • The vintage fur coat was inherited from her grandmother.
  • In very cold climates, a fur coat provides essential warmth.

Advanced Usage

• "Inherit a fur coat": To receive a fur coat as a possession from a previous owner, often a family member, upon their death.
  • She inherited a beautiful fur coat from her aunt.
• "Don a fur coat": A formal or literary way to say "put on a fur coat."
  • For the gala, he donned his finest fur coat.

Variants and Related Words

• Fur (noun): The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals; a garment made of this hair.
  • The jacket was lined with rabbit fur.
• Furrier (noun): A person who prepares, dresses, designs, or sells furs.
  • The fur coat was expertly crafted by a master furrier.

Synonyms

• Fur: Can be used as a shorter, less specific term for a fur garment.
• Pelisse (historical/formal): A long cloak or coat, often made of fur or lined with it.

Related Phrases

• "The fur coat effect": An informal term sometimes used in economics or social commentary to describe conspicuous consumption or the display of wealth through luxury items like fur coats.
  • His purchase of the sports car was a classic case of the fur coat effect.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "fur coat" specifically denotes a complete coat garment. It is distinct from:
  • Fur trim: Where fur is used only as an accent on a coat made of another material.
  • Fur stole: A smaller, shawl-like garment made of fur.
  • Fur jacket: A shorter garment than a coat.

Noun

1. a coat made of fur