Meaning & use
coatigan
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UK/ˈkəʊtɪɡən/
US/ˈkoʊtɪɡən/
Meaning
nouncountableinformal
A long, loose knitted jacket that is like a cross between a coat and a cardigan.
Grammar: Countable: a coatigan, two coatigans.
Patterns
- wear a coatigan
She wrapped herself in a cozy gray coatigan.
A coatigan is perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
He bought a long wool coatigan at the market.
Word forms
| plural | coatigans |
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Common combinations
- wool coatigan
- She wore a wool coatigan.
- long coatigan
- A long coatigan reaches the knee.
- knit coatigan
- The knit coatigan was soft.
- oversized coatigan
- An oversized coatigan looks relaxed.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
- cardigan noun
- a knitted jacket that opens at the front
Commonly confused: coatigan or cardigan?
coatigan vs cardigan
A cardigan is a standard knitted jacket; a coatigan is longer and heavier, closer to a coat.
Practice
A heavy, long knitted garment between a coat and a cardigan is a ____.
Choose one answer.
A coatigan blends coat and cardigan. A waistcoat is sleeveless, a tabard is a sleeveless tunic, and a bolero is a short jacket.
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