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Definition of coattails

coattails

/ˈkoʊt.teɪlz/
coat · tails
Plural:coattails
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coattails Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The momentum, popularity, or influence of a successful person or leader that helps others achieve success by association, especially in politics.

Example

"Several lesser-known candidates won their seats by riding on the popular governor's coattails."

2

The long rear flaps of a coat or jacket that hang down from the waist, divided by a central vent and characteristic of a formal tailcoat.

Example

"The conductor stepped onto the podium and flicked his coattails aside before taking his place."

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• Nearby Words

coatroom
coatstand
coattail
coattails
coauthor
coauthorship
coax

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coattails. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coattails
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