topcoat

Thân thiện

A man wears a thick topcoat while walking in the snow.

Definition

Noun: 1. A heavy outer coat worn over other clothing, especially in cold weather. A topcoat is a long, warm overcoat designed to be worn as the outermost layer of clothing to provide protection from winter conditions.

Usage

• A topcoat is typically worn over suits, dresses, or other indoor attire when going outside in cold weather.
• It is characterized by its substantial fabric (e.g., wool, cashmere) and length, which often extends to the mid-thigh or knee.
• It serves a primarily functional purpose of warmth but is also a formal or semi-formal garment.

Examples

• He brushed the snow from his topcoat before entering the building.
• For the formal evening event, she wore a elegant wool topcoat over her gown.
• A good topcoat is essential for surviving the harsh winters in this city.

Advanced Usage

• "To wear/take off one's topcoat": This phrase describes the basic action of putting on or removing this specific outer garment.
  • The butler helped the guest take off his topcoat.

Variants and Related Words

• Overcoat: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "topcoat," though some consider an overcoat to be slightly longer or heavier.
• Greatcoat: A specific type of very heavy, long military-style overcoat.

Synonyms

• Overcoat
• Greatcoat
• Outercoat

Antonyms

• Undercoat
• Lining

Học thuật

Noun

1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• greatcoat
• overcoat