duffle coat

or duffel coat

noun

1. a hooded overcoat of sturdy wool, usually knee-length and with frog fasteners.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duffle coat¹

First recorded in 1675–85; variant of duffel

Example Sentences

It's hard to think of Sandymount without him, walking along in his signature gray duffle coat.

From The Daily Beast

Wrapped in my hooded duffle coat, I paced the snow-covered moss and exulted in the awesome spectacle until long after midnight.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cloak
• frock
• jacket
• overcoat
• raincoat
• suit
• tuxedo
• windbreaker
• wrap