duffle coat

Or duffel coat

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of duffle coat¹

First recorded in 1675–85; variant of duffel

Example Sentences

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.

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Cropped capes with military detailing offered a fresh silhouette, as did duffle coats with unexpected volumes on the back.

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She was wearing black jogging bottoms and a cream duffle coat, with a bum bag containing cash and makeup but no identification or mobile phone.

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The designer maintained an edge with the silver detailing on duffle coats and the O-rings fastening a chain around the neck.

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The surprise gets a delighted response from the crew, who chuckle, sigh, draw their duffle coats around themselves, show lovely teeth, pass around trays of lasagne.

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Related Words

• cloak 
• frock 
• jacket 
• overcoat 
• raincoat 
• suit 
• tuxedo 
• windbreaker 
• wrap