overcoat

noun

over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt 

1

: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

2

: a protective coating (as of paint)

Synonyms of overcoat

• jacket
• greatcoat
• topcoat
• surcoat

Examples of overcoat in a Sentence

put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!

Recent Examples on the Web

This overcoat from Amazon boasts a similar silhouette in a wool-like material — a more winter-appropriate option. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

My go-tos include a basic denim jacket (for warmer weather), a long wool overcoat (for true winter), and a black leather jacket (for in-between). — Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

The assailants then took out machine guns from their overcoats and opened fire. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

They are also being provided with a white oxford shirt in cotton poplin, a garnet silk-twill tie and a gray double-breasted six-button wool overcoat. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for overcoat

• anecdote
• antidote
• asymptote
• creosote
• dimethoate
• epidote
• ferryboat
• motorboat
• petticoat
• riverboat
• undercoat
• underwrote

Kids Definition

overcoat

noun

over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt 

: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing