Coats

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Coats is the plural of coat—outer garments worn for warmth or protection, or layers covering surfaces.

Someone hung their coats in the closet.

Paint goes on in multiple coats.

Animals grow winter coats.

The word also appears as a verb: She coats the chicken in breadcrumbs before frying.

layers

paint

Colored coating substance

sealant · finish · glaze · shellac · enamel · polyurethane · stain · whitewash · gesso · basecoat

outerwear

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
  • trenchLong narrow excavation
  • peacoatDouble-breasted wool jacket

windbreaker · anorak · duffel · mackintosh · greatcoat · ulster · chesterfield · toggle · quilted · down

animal

fur

Animal body hair

  • peltFur-bearing animal skin
  • fleeceWool still on sheep
  • hideConceal or pelt

hair · mane · shedding · grooming · brushing · shiny · sleek · thick · double · winter

heraldry

arms

Upper body limbs

blazon · emblem · insignia · motto · quartering · supporters · mantling · helm · tincture · charge

Categories
Opposites
garment coverage

Coatsnakedness

Unclothed condition

undress · tank tops · crop tops · bikini tops · tube tops

garment layering position

Coatsundershirts

Garments worn under outer layers

undergarments · underwear · lingerie · underpants · thermal underwear

thermal function

Coatsshorts

Abbreviated lower garments

short sleeves · summer wear · beachwear · swimwear · light clothing

Phrases
Family

coat, coated, coating, coatings, overcoat, overcoats, undercoat, undercoats, topcoat

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G