frock coat

American  

noun

1. a man's close-fitting, knee-length coat, single-breasted or double-breasted and with a vent in the back.

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frock coat British  

noun

1. a man's single- or double-breasted skirted coat, as worn in the 19th century

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Etymology

Origin of frock coat

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

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frock coat

He was popularized by 1980s pop star Adam Ant, who donned a frock coat and tricorn hat and had a hit with Turpin’s famous slogan, “Stand and Deliver.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

When he removes his frock coat and abandons himself to the silks, he really seems to fly.

From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022

In 1937, a man in a top hat and frock coat had formally begun the demolition of 17, Bruton Street and many of its neighbouring buildings stretching around the corner into Berkeley Square.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2021

Last week, for example, the show’s theme was Disney Villains, and with impressive panache Rigsby carried off a Gaston get-up from “Beauty and the Beast,” complete with pompous wig and frock coat.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2021

The man in the frock coat was opening a newspaper.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner