Phrase guide

coat tree

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clothes tree, coat stand

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pole

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: καλόγερος (kalógeros) — An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing
  • Polish: wieszak — An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing
  • Russian: стойка-вешалка (stojka-vešalka) — An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing
  • Scottish Gaelic: sorchan-aodaich — An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing