Pronunciation

/ˈoʊvərkəʊt/

Definitions

• Noun: A long, heavy coat worn outdoors during cold weather, typically designed to be worn over other clothing for added warmth.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “As the winter months approached, he pulled out his old woolen overcoat from the closet.”
• “She buttoned up her elegant black overcoat before stepping out into the snow.”

Phrases

• “Put on your overcoat” implies dressing warmly for outdoor activities in cold conditions.
• “An overcoat pocket” often refers to the outer pockets of such a garment which can hold items like gloves or hats.

Synonyms

• Topcoat
• Greatcoat
• Trench coat (although this has a different style)
• Winter coat
• Wrap
• Outercoat
• Cloak

Additional Information

The word “overcoat” is not commonly used as a verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, pronoun, numeral, or interjection. Its primary function is as a noun referring specifically to a type of outerwear. The term may also appear in idiomatic expressions such as “underneath one’s overcoat,” which metaphorically suggests something that is kept private or concealed.