overcoat
Overcoat (noun) means a heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors. Example: “He buttoned up his overcoat before stepping into the snow.”
How to use overcoat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy outer coat worn on top of everything else, usually for cold weather.
Word forms
overcoated past tense, overcoats plural, overcoats singular
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He buttoned up his _____ before stepping into the snow.
Etymology
From over- + coat.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for overcoat
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What does “overcoat” mean?
The word “overcoat” means a heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors. In plain terms, a heavy outer coat worn on top of everything else, usually for cold weather.
How do you pronounce “overcoat”?
“Overcoat” is pronounced OH-vuh-koht (/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “overcoat” in a sentence?
Here is “overcoat” used in a sentence: “He buttoned up his overcoat before stepping into the snow.”
What part of speech is “overcoat”?
“Overcoat” is a noun.
How many meanings does “overcoat” have?
“Overcoat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors.
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