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overcoat

American  
[oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht] / ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt, ˌoʊ vərˈkoʊt, ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt /

noun

  1. a coat worn over the ordinary indoor clothing, as in cold weather.

  2. Also called overcoating.  an added coating, coating, as of paint, applied for protection.


verb (used with object)

  1. to apply an additional coat of paint to (a surface).

overcoat British  
/ ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt /

noun

  1. a warm heavy coat worn over the outer clothes in cold weather

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Etymology

Origin of overcoat

First recorded in 1795–1805; over- + coat

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Mr Hayler appeared in the dock to enter pleas wearing a black suit, grey tie, and a large, blue overcoat.

From BBC

He looks very handsome in his black overcoat and top hat.

From Literature

He was cold, even in his overcoat and Russian fur cap.

From Literature

Two is indeed the sweet spot for this trilogy of movies based on the beloved books by Michael Bond about a Peruvian British bear in a blue overcoat and red hat.

From Los Angeles Times

From Melania's striking hat to Usha's fashion forward overcoat, here's a quick roundup of some of the day's most memorable looks.

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