storm coat

or stormcoat

noun

1. an overcoat, usually of a water-repellent fabric, lined with material serving as insulation against very cold weather, often having a fur collar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storm coat¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"I'll look for a uniform," said Bunny, and after hunting around a bit found a storm coat and a rubber hat.

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A night operator, swathed in a heavy storm coat, greeted them.

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Her storm-coat had a deep cape, but it only partly hid the bundle.

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His magnificent storm coat could not hide his riddled dignity.

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About half-past seven Maxwell sent me over there with a note and his storm-coat for him and the three men were in the room then.

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