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coatrack

American  
[koht-rak] / ˈkoʊtˌræk /

noun

  1. a rack or stand for the temporary hanging or storing of coats, hats, etc.


Etymology

Origin of coatrack

First recorded in 1910–15; coat + rack 1

Example Sentences

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Cos make detachable hoods with dicky-style bib fronts which can be layered under a smart coat when rain is forecast, instantly streamlining your coatrack.

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2020

If you don’t have room for a full coatrack or simply don’t need that many hooks, we recommend the KES Solid Metal Swivel Hook.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2019

My father heard a sound in the corridor and emerged carrying a coatrack.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 22, 2016

Tania pointed to the phone, which stood on a little shelf next to the coatrack.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 7, 2013

A tall, brass coatrack stood off to one side beside a black bench with a high, carved back.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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