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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Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Sean Preston wore a long black satin-style overcoat layered over a black button-up shirt and matching tie, paired with blue jeans and polished black shoes.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
At the wedding, Eugenie—who is expecting her third child this summer—wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress, an overcoat, and a hat by Sarah Cant.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Sean Preston wore a long black satin-style overcoat layered over a black button-up shirt and matching tie, paired with blue jeans and polished black shoes.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
At the wedding, Eugenie—who is expecting her third child this summer—wore a navy Gabriela Hearst dress, an overcoat, and a hat by Sarah Cant.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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overcoat
noun
over·coat
ˈō-vər-ˌkōt
: a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
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