English Expression · Intermediate
pea coat
A coat of heavy, navy-coloured wool, originally worn by sailors of European navies
Pronunciation: say pea coat
Meaning
A coat of heavy, navy-coloured wool, originally worn by sailors of European navies.
Example
He buttoned up his heavy wool pea coat against the biting wind on the deck.
He buttoned up his heavy wool pea coat against the biting wind on the deck.
Practice tips
- Practice pea coat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.