1. plural of manteau; loose cloaks or mantles worn as outer garments
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The ladies wore elegant manteaus over their gowns at the winter ball.
• Historical portraits often show women in flowing manteaus.
• The museum displayed several 18th-century manteaus in the fashion exhibit.
• She collected vintage manteaus from different European countries.
• The costume designer created elaborate manteaus for the period drama.