coverall
Americannoun
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a loose-fitting, one-piece work garment, consisting of a trouserlike portion and a top with or without sleeves, worn over other clothing.
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overalls for women.
noun
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a thing that covers something entirely
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(usually plural) protective outer garments for the body
Etymology
Origin of coverall
Example Sentences
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In white coverall suits and full-face respirators, hazmat workers went property by property sifting through the ashes to dredge up lead-acid batteries, tins of paint thinner and pesticide canisters.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
“Before beginning the removal, wear a disposable coverall with a hood and a respirator,” Walters advises.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
One particularly sought-after pattern is Advance 2795, a 1942 women’s coverall designed by the US Department of Agriculture that’s not yet archived in CoPA.
From The Verge • Jun. 20, 2022
From March 10, the rules automatically placed all investment funds into a coverall Article 6 category.
From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021
“Actually, it’s my arms and legs, too,” I say, looking at my T-shirt and shorts, feeling exposed, wishing Mom’s coverall prayer outfit would suddenly appear.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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