overcoat

noun

over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
1
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
2
: a protective coating (as of paint)

Examples of overcoat in a Sentence

put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Kate Middleton also chose Alexander McQueen while attending carol service at the Westminster Abbey—though her tailored red overcoat was decidedly more covered up, and certainly more festive thanks to its tartan detailing. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024 Pair them with neutral or colorful sweater tights, a dress (or a leather or corduroy skirt), an overcoat, and voilà! Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 For Round and Around, the new collection, black and grey polka dots were a standout print across dresses, shorts, blazers and overcoats. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Piacenza 1733’s fabrics of baby camel wool yarn and the blend of virgin wool and cashmere are intended for suits and overcoats. Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for overcoat 

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overcoat was in 1802

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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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overcoat

noun
over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

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