overalls
Overalls (noun) means a loose garment worn over normal clothing to protect it during dirty or heavy work. Example: “The mechanic changed into his overalls before working under the car.”
How to use overalls
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA one-piece work outfit with straps over the shoulders, worn to protect regular clothes.
In British English, "overalls" often means a boiler suit; in American English, it usually means the bib-and-strap style with a separate shirt underneath.
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What does “overalls” mean?
The word “overalls” means a loose garment worn over normal clothing to protect it during dirty or heavy work. In plain terms, a one-piece work outfit with straps over the shoulders, worn to protect regular clothes.
How do you pronounce “overalls”?
“Overalls” is pronounced OH-vuh-rawlz (/ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “overalls” in a sentence?
Here is “overalls” used in a sentence: “The mechanic changed into his overalls before working under the car.”
What part of speech is “overalls”?
“Overalls” is a noun.
How many meanings does “overalls” have?
“Overalls” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loose garment worn over normal clothing to protect it during dirty or heavy work.
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