duster coat

noun

1. a woman's loose summer coat with wide sleeves and no buttons, popular in the mid-20th century

Example Sentences

“I was in the patch pocket on Camilla’s duster coat, just under the life preserver. I could see everything. Really, Helena, showing yourself to all those humans! When Mrs. Cranston began screeching about rats deserting the sinking ship, I was so embarrassed I didn’t know which way to look. I’m surprised some human didn’t fold up a newspaper and give you a good swat.”

From Literature

Our photographer captured their looks: toasty puffer jackets, a floral duster coat and one exposed midriff.

From New York Times

He’s certainly got the look: the leather duster coat, the hat that somehow stays on in a frigging hot air balloon!

From The Guardian

Dressed on this day a bit like one of her sculptures — her electric orange puffer offsetting a dark blue striped duster coat and an earthy brown sweater — and seated in front of the studio’s industrial-scale heater on a metal chair covered with a makeshift cushion cut from slabs of thick purple foam, Shechet answered T’s Artist’s Questionnaire.

From New York Times

Minutes later, he buckled himself into a shiny “Matrix”-like black duster coat by Bryan Hearns for a duet with rapper Nas, who complemented him in an all-white suit.

From Los Angeles Times