Burberry
American-
a brand of raincoat made of a waterproof, mercerized cotton fabric.
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any of various fabrics used in clothing, especially in coats.
noun
Example Sentences
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Burleigh said production at its Middleport Pottery base in Stoke-on-Trent would continue without interruption after it was taken on by former Burberry Group chief executive, Christopher Bailey, and a small group of investors.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
British fashion label Burberry said Thursday that it returned to profit in its latest fiscal year thanks to a sizeable cost-cutting plan launched at the end of 2024.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Sales trends improved sequentially throughout the year, particularly in China and the Americas—two key markets for both Burberry and the luxury sector as a whole—that posted double-digit growth in the final quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Under Schulman, Burberry has refocused on its staple outerwear, including its famed trench coats, in a bid to improve its fortunes.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
That says, Underneath this Burberry coat and silk scarf I am ferocious.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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