noun
- a heavy overcoat, especially a military coat
Usage: often military
Examples
- The soldier buttoned up his greatcoat against the cold wind.
- He hung his heavy greatcoat on the hook by the door.
- The officer’s greatcoat was made of thick wool.
- She wrapped herself in her father’s old military greatcoat.
- The greatcoat reached almost to his ankles.
- During winter maneuvers, every soldier wore a regulation greatcoat.