heavy coat — a thick, warm coat designed to provide protection against cold weather
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick, warm coat designed to provide protection against cold weather
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhevi koʊt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's heavy coat is so thick that I look like a walking sleeping bag when I wear it.
- The weather forecast says it's going to be -20°C, so don't forget your heavy coat.
- He bought such a heavy coat that he needed help from two people just to hang it in the closet.
heavy coat
NOUN[/ˈhevi koʊt/]
a thick, warm coat designed to provide protection against cold weather
She buttoned up her heavy coat before stepping into the snowstorm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Heavy derives from Old English 'hefig', meaning 'of great weight'. Coat comes from Old French 'cote', originally denoting a tunic or close-fitting garment. Over time, 'coat' evolved to refer specifically to an outerwear garment designed for cold weather.
Breakdown
heavy (Old English hefig, meaning 'weighty, ponderous') + coat (Old French cote, meaning 'garment, tunic'). The compound describes a substantial outer garment worn for warmth in cold conditions.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's heavy coat is so thick that I look like a walking sleeping bag when I wear it.”
“The weather forecast says it's going to be -20°C, so don't forget your heavy coat.”
“He bought such a heavy coat that he needed help from two people just to hang it in the closet.”
“Students in northern regions need to invest in a good heavy coat for the winter semester.”
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