coverall

[ kuhv-er-awl ]

noun

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

coverall

/ ˈkʌvərˌɔːl /

noun

1. a thing that covers something entirely
2. usually plural protective outer garments for the body

Word History and Origins

Origin of coverall¹

First recorded in 1820–30; cover + all

Example Sentences

If Patagonia made coveralls in this fabric, I would buy them too—just to spite the mosquitos.

From Outside Online

With a grin he fished several parts out of his coverall pocket and set to work.

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The patrol-blue uniform coverall with its belted waist didn't do much to hide a lovely, properly curved figure.

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Kelly reached into a coverall pocket and produced another sedation hypo.

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Her coverall sleeves were rolled to the elbows as she worked and a vagrant strand of copper hair curled over her forehead.

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Dressed in the snow-white coverall of the prison garb, Coxine faced them squarely, his thick trunklike legs spread wide apart.

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