Coatrack Meaning in English
word
ˈkoʊtˌræk
KOHT-rak
ˈkəʊtˌræk
KOHT-rak
Definition
A coatrack is a piece of furniture or a stand with hooks where you hang coats, jackets, hats, or scarves when you come inside.
Usage & Nuances
'Coatrack' is most common in American English; 'coat stand' or 'hat stand' are also used. Usually found near entrances or in hallways. Rarely used for clothes other than outerwear. Can be one word (coatrack) or two (coat rack).
Spanish: perchero - colgador de abrigosPortuguese (BR): cabideiro - manceboPortuguese (PT): cabideiro - manceboChinese (Simplified): 衣帽架Chinese (Traditional): 衣帽架Hindi: कोट हैंगर - कोट स्टैंडArabic: علاقة معاطفBengali: কোটর্যাক - কোট স্ট্যান্ডRussian: вешалка - гардеробная вешалкаJapanese: コートラック - コート掛けVietnamese: giá treo áo khoác - móc áo khoácKorean: 코트랙 - 옷걸이(입구용)Turkish: portmanto - askılıkUrdu: کوت ریک - کپڑے ٹانگنے کی ریکIndonesian: giá treo áo khoác - móc áo khoác
Example Sentences
Please hang your coat on the coatrack by the door.
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The office has a new coatrack for employees.
basic
I put my hat on the coatrack when I get home.
basic
The coatrack was so full during the party that there was no room for my jacket.
natural
I always forget my umbrella on the coatrack at work.
natural
Can you grab my scarf from the coatrack on your way in?
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