duffle coat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of duffle coat
First recorded in 1675–85; variant of duffel
Example Sentences
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He is described as a slim Asian man and was last seen wearing a duffle coat with three large horizontal lines, grey tracksuit bottoms and maroon trainers.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024
So began the book “A Bear Called Paddington,” published in 1958 with illustrations by Peggy Fortnum depicting Paddington in his now-immediately recognizable duffle coat and floppy hat.
From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2017
No discernible jewellery adorns his person and he's wearing what looks suspiciously like a duffle coat.
From The Guardian • Dec. 8, 2012
There was a lot of the designer’s heritage, including the college student look of duffle coat or boyish patterned sweaters, but the overall effect was of elegant modernity.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2011
"My, there's a good fug in here," he observed appreciatively, and proceeded to divest himself of a duffle coat, and a pair of night glasses which were slung round his neck in a leather case.
From The Long Trick by Bartimeus
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