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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

overcoat

OH-vuh-koht

Overcoat (noun) means a heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors. Example: “He buttoned up his overcoat before stepping into the snow.”

noun
1
A heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors.
"He buttoned up his overcoat before stepping into the snow."
2
An outer protective layer, such as a final coat of paint.
"The workers applied an overcoat of varnish to protect the wood."

How to use overcoat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA heavy outer coat worn on top of everything else, usually for cold weather.

Common pairings
wool overcoat wear an overcoat button up an overcoat

Word forms

overcoated past tense, overcoats plural, overcoats singular

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Etymology

From over- + coat.

topcoat greatcoat overcoating

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Frequently asked questions

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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