Manteau

Pronunciation: /mæn.toʊ/

Definitions of manteau

noun a long, loose-fitting cloak or coat, typically worn in medieval times

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a manteau to stay warm in the cold weather.

A2 The manteau she bought was on sale at the store.

B1 The manteau she had on was made of high-quality wool.

B2 Her elegant manteau was the talk of the evening at the event.

C1 The designer manteau she wore to the gala was worth thousands of dollars.

C2 The manteau she had custom-made for the red carpet event was truly stunning.

Examples of manteau in a Sentence

formal She wore a beautiful manteau to the opera.

informal I found a cozy manteau at the thrift store.

slang Check out my new manteau, it's so stylish!

figurative His words wrapped around her like a comforting manteau.

Grammatical Forms of manteau

• past tense: manteaus
• plural: manteaux
• comparative: more manteau
• superlative: most manteau
• present tense: mantle
• future tense: will manteau
• perfect tense: have mantled
• continuous tense: is mantling
• singular: manteau
• positive degree: manteau
• infinitive: to manteau
• gerund: mantling
• participle: mantled

Origin and Evolution of manteau

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'manteau' originated from the Old French word 'mantel' meaning cloak or mantle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manteau' evolved to refer to a loose cloak or coat worn as outerwear, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. In modern usage, 'manteau' may also refer to a type of women's coat or dress coat.