paletot
2 synonyms for paletot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A loose, coat-like outer garment once worn as an overcoat or cloak.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
overcoat
greatcoat
How to use paletot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a long paletot
a tailored paletot
wear a paletot
button a paletot
The coat sense is historical, so it now turns up mainly in descriptions of period dress rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Paletot came into English directly from French, where it named the same kind of loose outer coat. English speakers borrowed both the word and the garment together, without reshaping its spelling.
Full origin of paletot →Frequently asked questions
What does paletot mean?
It is an old name for a loose outer coat, and also a term for a fitted women's jacket. Which sense applies depends on the period and context.
Is a paletot the same as an overcoat?
In its older sense, yes, a paletot was a type of loose overcoat or cloak worn over other clothes.
How do you pronounce paletot?
In British English it is said as PAL-it-oh, with the stress on the first syllable.
