coat — an outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊt/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework AND my coat - now I'm cold and in trouble!
- The chocolate factory worker quit because he was tired of coating everything, including himself.
- Please hang your coat in the closet.
coat
NOUN[/koʊt/]
an outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips
She buttons up her warm wool coat before stepping into the snowy street.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'coat' derives from Middle French 'cote', meaning a tunic or outer garment. This French term ultimately traces back to Germanic language sources, reflecting the garment's practical origins in medieval European clothing.
Breakdown
Old French 'cote' (tunic, outer garment) → Middle English 'cote' → Modern English 'coat'. The Germanic root underlies the development from a simple tunic to the tailored outer garment of modern English.
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📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework AND my coat - now I'm cold and in trouble!”
“The chocolate factory worker quit because he was tired of coating everything, including himself.”
“Please hang your coat in the closet.”
“The pills are coated with a special material to prevent stomach irritation.”
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