overcoat

/ˌoʊvərˈkoʊt/
/ˈʌʊvəkəʊt/
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Other forms: overcoats

Definitions of overcoat
  1. noun
    a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
    synonyms: greatcoat, topcoat
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    capote, hooded coat
    a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
    chesterfield
    a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar
    surtout
    a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat
    ulster
    loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted
    type of:
    coat
    an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
  2. noun
    an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
    synonyms: overcoating
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    type of:
    coat, coating
    a thin layer covering something
Pronunciation
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkoʊt/
UK
/ˈʌʊvəkəʊt/
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