greatcoat

/ˈɡreɪtkəʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡreɪtkəʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrāt-ˌkōt How to pronounce greatcoat (audio)/ (ame, mw)

greatcoat — noun

1. a thick outer coat for severe cold, often connected with soldiers or older winte

1.名詞
釋義

a thick outer coat for severe cold, often connected with soldiers or older winter dress

例句

Christopher buttoned his greatcoat before the regiment marched into the snow.

military context: wear a greatcoat in severe cold

A damp greatcoat hung beside the stage costumes for the war scene.

同義詞
  • overcoat

    the broader modern word for a coat worn over other clothes in cold weather

  • winter coat

    an everyday practical term that stresses warmth more than old style or military use

  • ulster

    an older style name for a loose heavy overcoat, often used in historical contexts

文法句型

wear a greatcoat

button a greatcoat

take off a greatcoat

用法筆記

Usually suggests an old-fashioned or military style of very heavy coat rather than an ordinary modern coat. It commonly appears in historical, uniform, or severe-winter contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Nadia wore a greatcoat over her swimsuit at the beach.
✅Nadia wore a light jacket over her swimsuit at the beach.
💡a greatcoat is a thick outer coat for cold weather, not light holiday clothing.
❌Leo packed a short cotton greatcoat for warm spring days.
✅Leo packed a thick wool greatcoat for the freezing journey north.
💡a greatcoat usually suggests a heavy, substantial outer coat.