noun
coveralls
Coveralls (noun) means a one-piece protective garment covering the body and legs, worn over regular clothes for dirty or hazardous work. Example: “The mechanic pulled on his coveralls before working under the car.”
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A one-piece protective garment covering the body and legs, worn over regular clothes for dirty or hazardous work.
"The mechanic pulled on his coveralls before working under the car."
"Painters often wear coveralls to keep splatter off their clothes."
How to use coveralls
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA protective one-piece work suit worn over clothing.
Common pairings
pair of coveralls
mechanic's coveralls
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Etymology
Formed from cover plus all, describing a garment that covers the whole body.
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What does “coveralls” mean?
The word “coveralls” means a one-piece protective garment covering the body and legs, worn over regular clothes for dirty or hazardous work. In plain terms, a protective one-piece work suit worn over clothing.
How do you use “coveralls” in a sentence?
Here is “coveralls” used in a sentence: “The mechanic pulled on his coveralls before working under the car.”
What part of speech is “coveralls”?
“Coveralls” is a noun.
What is the meaning of coveralls?
"coveralls" (noun) means a one-piece protective garment covering the body and legs, worn over regular clothes for dirty or hazardous work.
