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coverall

American  
[kuhv-er-awl] / ˈkʌv ərˌɔl /

noun

  1. a loose-fitting, one-piece work garment, consisting of a trouserlike portion and a top with or without sleeves, worn over other clothing.

  2. overalls for women.


coverall British  
/ ˈkʌvərˌɔːl /

noun

  1. a thing that covers something entirely

  2. (usually plural) protective outer garments for the body

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of coverall

First recorded in 1820–30; cover + all


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He jogs over to Joseph in his navy blue coverall jumpsuit and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

“Before beginning the removal, wear a disposable coverall with a hood and a respirator,” Walters advises.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

“I search for this every single day,” one member wrote about the coverall pattern.

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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