Housecoat: meaning, definitions and examples
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housecoat
[ ˈhaʊskoʊt ]
clothing, comfort
A housecoat is a lightweight, often knee-length or longer, garment worn at home over regular clothing. It is typically made of soft fabric and is used for comfort and warmth during indoor activities. Housecoats may also be worn over pajamas or loungewear.
Synonyms
bathrobe, dressing gown, robe.
Examples of usage
- She wore her housecoat while sipping coffee in the morning.
- After taking a shower, he slipped into his cozy housecoat.
- The housecoat kept her warm as she moved around the house.
- He often wore a housecoat while reading in the living room.
Translations
Translations of the word "housecoat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 robe
🇮🇳 हाउसकोट
🇩🇪 Hausmantel
🇮🇩 jubah
🇺🇦 домашній халат
🇵🇱 szlafrok
🇯🇵 ハウスコート
🇫🇷 peignoir
🇪🇸 bata
🇹🇷 ev elbisesi
🇰🇷 하우스코트
🇸🇦 روب منزلي
🇨🇿 domácí župan
🇸🇰 domáci župan
🇨🇳 家居长袍
🇸🇮 hišni plašč
🇮🇸 heimakápa
🇰🇿 үй халаты
🇬🇪 სახლი კოტი
🇦🇿 ev paltarı
🇲🇽 bata
Etymology
The term 'housecoat' combines 'house', meaning home or dwelling, and 'coat', a type of garment. The concept of a housecoat emerged in the early 20th century when leisure wear became more popular in domestic settings. Before this, people traditionally wore more formal clothing at home, but as lifestyles evolved, comfort became a priority. The housecoat reflects a shift towards casual and comfortable attire that suits the relaxed environment of home life. Over the decades, various styles and materials have been used for housecoats, adapting to changing fashion trends while maintaining their primary function of providing comfort.