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

Related Articles Minimalist and utilitarian styles like jumpsuits, boiler suits and coveralls have been enduring staples in Handler’s wardrobe throughout her career. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

Two more employees had also submitted and signed reports stating that their coveralls were stolen that night as well: Darryl Pinkins and a man named Bill Durden. —Maureen Maher, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2017

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