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

The best buyers were Russian noblemen, high rollers who used the glossy fur to line the collars of their winter overcoats. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

On the day, River matched with his dad in a navy blue sweater and matching dark denim jeans, while his dad rocked a black overcoat, a navy blue scarf, and a matching black fedora. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 July 2026

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

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