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Definition of peacoat

peacoat

/ˈpiːˌkoʊt/
pea · coat
Plural:peacoats
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• noun

1

A short, heavy, double-breasted coat made of coarse wool, typically navy blue with broad lapels, originally worn by European and American sailors.

Example

"He buttoned up his wool peacoat against the brisk autumn wind before walking to the harbor."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the early 18th century as 'pea-jacket' or 'pea coat', combining 'pea' (from Dutch 'pij', denoting a coat made of coarse woolen fabric) and 'coat'.

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