overcoat

noun
UK: /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/
US: /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/

  1. A long, warm coat worn in cold weather.

    1. He put on his overcoat and went outside because it was cold.
    2. She wore a stylish overcoat to the theatre, completing her elegant outfit.

  2. A protective coating applied over another layer.

    1. Apply an overcoat of sealant to protect the wood from moisture damage.
    2. The artist added an overcoat of varnish to preserve the painting's colors.

Synonyms

topcoat cloak greatcoat
overcoat transitive-verb

  1. To cover with an outer layer or coating.

    1. Overcoat the cake with frosting to make it look more appealing.
    2. They overcoat the metal parts with a special paint to prevent corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overcoat" in English means: A long, warm coat worn in cold weather., A protective coating applied over another layer..

The phonetic transcription of "overcoat" is /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ in British English and /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overcoat": topcoat, cloak, greatcoat.

Example usage of "overcoat": "He put on his overcoat and went outside because it was cold.". More examples on the page.