coatrack

American  

[koht-rak] / ˈkoʊtˌræk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of coatrack

First recorded in 1910–15; coat + rack ¹

Example Sentences

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

I installed a coatrack over the top, and whenever I needed to retrieve a jacket, or a towel, I stood on my desk chair, swivelling uncertainly.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

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

I move toward the coatrack, but before I can take my coat, Ollie nods toward the door.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse