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!
Recent Examples on the Web
See jackets with sharp shoulders and widened, jutting lapels; waists nipped in by a single button and paired with pleated trousers cut like the swishiest skirt; see sweeping overcoats adorned with an explosive crimson rose.
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
Akuchie would dress her in a Versace pink overcoat and a pleated A-line mini skirt.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
Prajje and Korto: By far the most vibrant creation of the night, Prajje and Korto’s gown features not just one look but two: the breathtaking floral overcoat and the sparkling gold-appliqué dress underneath.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 29 June 2023
Halle, 23, brought her signature style to the Monday launch party in a monochromatic look — a leather overcoat layered over a simple black bandeau and CxH Collection parachute pants.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
The track then picks up again, and — after a makeup, hair and wardrobe adjustment — Charli wildly dances to the song in a black overcoat and pink baseball cap as Carlson continues to whip around the parking lot.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2023
His father was an owner of a men’s overcoat business.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 June 2023
Burberry also pushed the shirt dress forward via a nylon overcoat with shirt collar.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2023
The collection was filled with padded shoulder overcoats, delicate slip dresses, and smooth leather bottoms, ranging from ivory white to lime green.
—Brittany Natale, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
Akuchie would dress her in a Versace pink overcoat and a pleated A-line mini skirt.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
Prajje and Korto: By far the most vibrant creation of the night, Prajje and Korto’s gown features not just one look but two: the breathtaking floral overcoat and the sparkling gold-appliqué dress underneath.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 29 June 2023
Halle, 23, brought her signature style to the Monday launch party in a monochromatic look — a leather overcoat layered over a simple black bandeau and CxH Collection parachute pants.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023
The track then picks up again, and — after a makeup, hair and wardrobe adjustment — Charli wildly dances to the song in a black overcoat and pink baseball cap as Carlson continues to whip around the parking lot.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2023
His father was an owner of a men’s overcoat business.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 June 2023
Burberry also pushed the shirt dress forward via a nylon overcoat with shirt collar.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2023
The collection was filled with padded shoulder overcoats, delicate slip dresses, and smooth leather bottoms, ranging from ivory white to lime green.
—Brittany Natale, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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