overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt 
1
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
2
: a protective coating (as of paint)
Examples of overcoat in a Sentence
put your overcoat on—it's freezing out there!
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Wrapped in a furry overcoat, the singer would descend from the stage with a glass full of ruby red maraschino cherries.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
From flattering faux leather pants and wide-leg jeans to a chic trench and the ultimate overcoat, here are the European styles to shop this season—starting at $10 at Amazon.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
The Windbreaker For your next evening out trying adding a windbreaker instead of your typical overcoat.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
From flattering faux leather pants and wide-leg jeans to a chic trench and the ultimate overcoat, here are the European styles to shop this season—starting at $10 at Amazon.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
The brand rolls out constant of-the-moment arrivals—slinky slip dresses, limited edition T-shirts, slouchy overcoats, fluffy ballet flats, and balaclavas among them.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
The Windbreaker For your next evening out trying adding a windbreaker instead of your typical overcoat.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overcoat
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“Overcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcoat. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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