overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt 
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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
The Queen Consort chose a Robinson Valentine white silk chiffon gown with scalloped edging and a matching white overcoat.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Spanberger, clad in a bright-white overcoat with gold accents, made her first speech as Virginia governor soon after she was sworn in.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
Spanberger was dressed in light colors, including a long white winter overcoat and white gloves.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overcoat
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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