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duffle coat

American  
Or duffel coat

noun

  1. a hooded overcoat of sturdy wool, usually knee-length and with frog fasteners.


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

When we arrived at Conley’s building, he assumed custody of Wuppy and handed off E, who was wearing beat-up Converse sneakers with no socks, a vintage slip as a dress and a red duffle coat.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2013

I stuck to cavalry twills and a duffle coat, at least for a few months.

From The Guardian • May 7, 2013

Wrapped in my hooded duffle coat, I paced the snow-covered moss and exulted in the awesome spectacle until long after midnight.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)