Burberry
American-
a brand of raincoat made of a waterproof, mercerized cotton fabric.
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any of various fabrics used in clothing, especially in coats.
noun
Example Sentences
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Richemont kicked off the luxury reporting season, with Burberry due to issue its first-quarter results on Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Burleigh said production at its Middleport Pottery base in Stoke-on-Trent would continue without interruption after it was taken on by former Burberry Group chief executive, Christopher Bailey, and a small group of investors.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Two years ago, Burberry outlined a new strategy to revive sales and reduce costs as it honed in on outerwear and scarves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Burberry embarked on a turnaround plan in 2024 aiming to boost sales and cut costs as the global luxury sector suffered from weak demand in China.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Lane Coutell, in a Burberry raincoat that apparently had a wool liner buttoned into it, was one of the six or seven boys out on the open platform.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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