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Definition of housecoat

housecoat

/ˈhaʊsˌkoʊt/
house · coat
Plural:housecoats
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• noun

1

A loose, informal coat or robe worn primarily by women while relaxing or doing chores around the house.

Example

"She slipped into her warm flannel housecoat before heading downstairs to brew the morning coffee."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1920s as a direct compound of 'house' and 'coat', denoting a utilitarian or lounging garment worn specifically for domestic activities.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Housecoat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/housecoat
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