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!
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The new collection featured a century-old vintage touch, with overcoats, drop waist dresses and a peculiar mix of mesh.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Silvery garments and breezy overcoats have raw edges, giving them a lived-in feeling.
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His overcoat collar should have been turned high, almost to his hat.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The new collection featured a century-old vintage touch, with overcoats, drop waist dresses and a peculiar mix of mesh.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Silvery garments and breezy overcoats have raw edges, giving them a lived-in feeling.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His overcoat collar should have been turned high, almost to his hat.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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