overcoat

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over·coat | \ ˈō-vər-ˌkōt

Definition of overcoat

1 : a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

2 : a protective coating (as of paint)

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put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!

Recent Examples on the Web On a snowy April 2, 1966, Tanner, wearing a tie and overcoat, took a microphone on a makeshift stage on the banks of the Platte River flowing into Lake Michigan southwest of Traverse City. — Dan Egan, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2021 The queen wore a forest green coat and a light headscarf and her son wore a tan overcoat as the two posed in front of the estate's gardens. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2021 There are lots of pieces with cartoons (Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop), as well as looks with a Lady Di vibe, like Ralph Lauren blazers, a minimal St. John knit dress and a Laura Ashley overcoat. — New York Times, 22 Apr. 2021 Jolie wore a long black overcoat, a sheer black shirt, skinny jeans, and black leather boots for the outing. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2021 The head-turning look complemented her all-white Prada outfit from head-to-toe, which included a cropped, sleeveless hoodie, and overcoat hanging off the shoulder. — Blake Newby, Essence, 28 June 2021 On July 16, the luxury brand will launch the Felt Line, which features three iconic Louis Vuitton pieces: a Keepall, a soft trunk, and an overcoat. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2021 Here was a dapper black man in hat and overcoat selling goods laid out on a blanket like any homeless person. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 June 2021 Yang in his preppy overcoat and button-down, surrounded by a diverse crowd of scraggly haired cool kids. — Washington Post, 1 June 2021

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