Overcoat

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/

Definitions of overcoat

noun a long coat worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Example Sentences

A1 He wore an overcoat to stay warm in the cold weather.

A2 She bought a new overcoat for the winter season.

B1 The detective's overcoat was a key piece of evidence in the investigation.

B2 The overcoat he wore was made of high-quality wool.

C1 Her overcoat was a designer piece that caught everyone's attention at the event.

C2 The overcoat he wore was a vintage piece passed down through generations in his family.

Examples of overcoat in a Sentence

formal He wore a tailored overcoat to the business meeting.

informal She threw on her overcoat before heading out the door.

slang I love your new overcoat, it's so swag.

figurative His overcoat of confidence helped him navigate through the difficult situation.

Grammatical Forms of overcoat

• past tense: overcoated
• plural: overcoats
• comparative: more overcoat
• superlative: most overcoat
• present tense: overcoats
• future tense: will overcoat
• perfect tense: have overcoated
• continuous tense: is overcoating
• singular: overcoat
• positive degree: overcoat
• infinitive: to overcoat
• gerund: overcoating
• participle: overcoated

Origin and Evolution of overcoat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overcoat' originated from the combination of the words 'over' and 'coat', indicating a coat worn over other clothing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a long outer garment worn over other clothing for warmth or protection, the term 'overcoat' has evolved to refer to a specific type of heavy coat worn in colder weather, often made of wool or other insulating materials.