Redcoat
/ˈredkəʊt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Military
Used in historical contexts related to the British army in the American Revolution. 
Museums often feature exhibits on Redcoats and their role in history.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinct Uniform
Emphasizes the red uniforms British soldiers wore; symbol of British forces. 
The striking red uniforms made Redcoats highly visible on the battlefield.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
The Redcoat has become an icon of British colonialism in American culture. 
Revolutionary War reenactors often dress up as Redcoats.