overcoat

noun

over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overcoat was in 1802

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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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overcoat

noun
over·​coat ˈō-vər-ˌkōt How to pronounce overcoat (audio)
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing

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