redcoat (Meaning)
Wordnet
redcoat (n)
British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Webster
redcoat (n.)
One who wears a red coat; specifically, a red-coated British soldier.
Synonyms & Antonyms of redcoat
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redcoat Sentence Examples
- The British redcoats marched proudly through the New World.
- The scarlet uniforms of the redcoats were unmistakable on the battlefield.
- The redcoats' tactics were often brutal, earning them the nickname "Lobsterbacks."
- The American colonists despised the redcoats for their oppressive rule.
- The redcoats played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War.
- The redcoats' defeat at Yorktown was a major turning point in the war.
- The redcoats eventually withdrew from the Americas, leaving behind a legacy of colonialism.
- The redcoats are often depicted as cold and heartless villains in American folklore.
- The historical accuracy of redcoat portrayals in popular culture is often questionable.
- Despite their negative connotations, the redcoats were also human beings with their own motivations and experiences.
FAQs About the word redcoat
British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)One who wears a red coat; specifically, a red-coated British soldi
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The British redcoats marched proudly through the New World.
The scarlet uniforms of the redcoats were unmistakable on the battlefield.
The redcoats' tactics were often brutal, earning them the nickname "Lobsterbacks."
The American colonists despised the redcoats for their oppressive rule.
