Duffle Coat (Noun)
Meaning
A warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mountaineer pulled up the hood of her duffle coat to shield her face from the wind and snow.
- During the cold winter months, a duffle coat is essential for keeping warm and dry while outdoors.
- The old duffle coat had been passed down through generations of his family and was still as warm and durable as ever.
- She put on her duffle coat and mittens, ready to face the freezing temperatures outside.
- The British army originally popularized the use of the duffle coat as a warm and practical garment for soldiers during World War I.