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
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
No discernible jewellery adorns his person and he's wearing what looks suspiciously like a duffle coat.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 8, 2012
The duffle coat was the worst sufferer, coming out with a bar-sinister branded most of the way through its half inch of pressed brown wool.
From Down the Columbia by Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome) Freeman
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