overcoat
noun
a coat worn over the ordinary indoor clothing, as in cold weather.
overcoats
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pluralof overcoat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Designed for outdoor swimming fans, these large overcoats can hold a lot of extras and fit over a couple of jumpers.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Unquestioned leaders and servile followers tell us why the German army marched into Russia without overcoats — the leader had decreed that the campaign would be victorious by autumn, and that was that.
From Salon ● Feb. 4, 2024
“If you’re extremely short on space, two or three hooks on the inside of the entry door may be just enough to keep your overcoats ready for use and out of the way,” says Stout.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
They’d left damp overcoats hanging in the cloakroom but still carried the smell of snow in their hair and on their pants, boots, and sweaters.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
