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

At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Sean Preston wore a long black satin-style overcoat layered over a black button-up shirt and matching tie, paired with blue jeans and polished black shoes. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

At the wedding, Eugenie—who is expecting her third child this summer—wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress, an overcoat, and a hat by Sarah Cant. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 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