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Burberry

American  
[bur-buh-ree, -ber-ee] / ˈbɜr bə ri, -ˌbɛr i /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of raincoat made of a waterproof, mercerized cotton fabric.

  2. any of various fabrics used in clothing, especially in coats.


Burberry British  
/ ˈbɜːbərɪ /

noun

  1. a light good-quality raincoat, esp of gabardine

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

In a separate statement, Burberry said that Gerry Murphy, who joined the board in 2018, will retire as chair in November.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Who said Burberry is just for winter city streets?

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Lane Coutell, in a Burberry raincoat that apparently had a wool liner buttoned into it, was one of the six or seven boys out on the open platform.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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