coverall

American

[kuhv-er-awl] / ˈkʌv ərˌɔl /

noun

a loose-fitting, one-piece work garment, consisting of a trouserlike portion and a top with or without sleeves, worn over other clothing.
overalls for women.

coverall British

/ ˈkʌvərˌɔːl /

noun

a thing that covers something entirely
(usually plural) protective outer garments for the body

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Etymology

Origin of coverall

First recorded in 1820–30; cover + all

Example Sentences

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He jogs over to Joseph in his navy blue coverall jumpsuit and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“Before beginning the removal, wear a disposable coverall with a hood and a respirator,” Walters advises.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

One particularly sought-after pattern is Advance 2795, a 1942 women’s coverall designed by the US Department of Agriculture that’s not yet archived in CoPA.

From The Verge • Jun. 20, 2022

From March 10, the rules automatically placed all investment funds into a coverall Article 6 category.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021

There he took off the coverall and jumped in with a splash.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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