overcoat

American  

[oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht] / ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt, ˌoʊ vərˈkoʊt, ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt /

noun

1. a coat worn over the ordinary indoor clothing, as in cold weather.

2. Also called overcoating.  an added coating, coating, as of paint, applied for protection.

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verb (used with object)

1. to apply an additional coat of paint to (a surface).

overcoat British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt /

noun

1. a warm heavy coat worn over the outer clothes in cold weather

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Etymology

Origin of overcoat

First recorded in 1795–1805; over- + coat

Compare meaning

How does overcoat compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• topcoat vs. overcoat
• trench coat vs. overcoat

Example Sentences

As a military valet, Nauta lingered outside the Oval Office, waiting to see if Trump needed anything — a Diet Coke, his overcoat, a piece of paper.

From Washington Post

They included 1990s cut suits with broad shoulders and easy fit trousers or wide-cut jeans with men’s shirting, worn with an ample overcoat and accompanied by a big all-purpose handbag.

From Seattle Times

The runway look that followed was a perplexing patterned mashup of shirtdress, overcoat and belted bathrobe.

From Los Angeles Times

The congressman, donning an overcoat and a knit hat in the video, can be seen standing near the Lower West Plaza about 500 feet beyond the Capitol police barricade.

From Salon

A young man in an overcoat and hat walked by.

From New York Times

Related Words

• parka
• raincoat