coverall

1 of 2

noun

cov·​er·​all ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl 

: a one-piece outer garment worn to protect other garments

—usually used in plural

coveralled

ˈkə-vər-ˌȯld 

adjective

cover-all

2 of 2

adjective

cov·​er-all ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl 

: comprehensive

cover-all provisions

Synonyms

Adjective

• all-embracing
• all-in [chiefly British]
• all-inclusive
• broad-gauge
• broad-gauged
• compendious
• complete
• comprehensive
• cyclopedic
• embracive
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• full
• global
• in-depth
• inclusive
• omnibus
• panoramic
• thorough
• universal

Examples of coverall in a Sentence

Adjective

a detailed plan for cover-all health insurance

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The collection includes Dickies’ iconic workwear staples like the Eisenhower jacket, long-sleeve coveralls and hoodies, with exclusive designs inspired by Dookie’s album art. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2024

Wearing white coveralls, the girl stood before Judge Michael Hartofilis, at one point looking at her parents and smiling. —Liam Quigley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024

Adjective

Also available are Laser Loon cover-all stickers that existing cardholders can request instead of the new cards and without needing to create new library accounts. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024

In fact, the laser-loon cards are all gone, as are the cover-all stickers that existing cardholders could request in lieu of new cards. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1824, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1895, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coverall

noun

cov·​er·​all ˈkəv-ə-ˌrȯl 

: a one-piece outer garment worn to protect clothes

—usually used in plural