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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Pair them with neutral or colorful sweater tights, a dress (or a leather or corduroy skirt), an overcoat, and voilà!
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
For Round and Around, the new collection, black and grey polka dots were a standout print across dresses, shorts, blazers and overcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Piacenza 1733’s fabrics of baby camel wool yarn and the blend of virgin wool and cashmere are intended for suits and overcoats.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024
Angular, linear, massive, his figure hidden behind a heavy overcoat.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
For Round and Around, the new collection, black and grey polka dots were a standout print across dresses, shorts, blazers and overcoats.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Piacenza 1733’s fabrics of baby camel wool yarn and the blend of virgin wool and cashmere are intended for suits and overcoats.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024
Angular, linear, massive, his figure hidden behind a heavy overcoat.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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