overcoat

noun

over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
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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First published in 1942, Albert Camus’ The Stranger — also known as The Outsider — was a popular fashion accessory in the post-punk ’70s, being heavy in content and light enough in weight to carry around in the pockets of the overcoats worn by devotees of the British band Joy Division. Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 The lots included a Calvin Klein tuxedo, two-piece suit and black tie, as well as a Giorgio Armani overcoat, all from the ‘90s. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025 The star arrived in a white overcoat but removed it when taking her seat for the runway show. Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 There's so much to adore about the colorful gangland comic-book movie, and at the center of it is Warren Beatty as the hard-nosed detective with the radio watch, bright yellow overcoat and unshakable righteousness. 41. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for overcoat

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overcoat was in 1802

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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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overcoat

noun
over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

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