coatrack

coat·rack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koht-rak]
- /ˈkoʊtˌræk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koht-rak]
- /ˈkoʊtˌræk/

Definitions of coatrack word

noun coatrack a rack or stand for the temporary hanging or storing of coats, hats, etc. 1
noun coatrack A rack or stand with hooks on which to hang coats, hats, etc. 1
noun coatrack (US) Alternative spelling of coat rack. 0

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Origin of coatrack

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; coat + rack1

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Parts of speech for Coatrack

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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coatrack popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for coatrack

noun coatrack

coat tree — clothes tree.
hat stand — tall structure to hang hats on
coat hanger — A coat hanger is a curved piece of wood, metal, or plastic that you hang a piece of clothing on.

All 3 Synonyms of coatrack