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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

Example Sentences

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“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

In a baggy blue coverall, El Patrón, 68 now, appeared a markedly deflated version of his formerly fearsome self.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2016

The wrinkled coverall was gone; he was dressed in a whole new outfit; khaki drill slacks, very neat; a blue work shirt; even new work shoes and a straw cap.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien