Overcoats Meaning in English
word · lemma: overcoat
ˈoʊvɝˌkoʊts
OH-ver-kohts
ˈəʊvəkˌəʊts
OH-vuh-kohts
Definition
Long, warm coats worn over regular clothes, usually in cold weather to keep you warm.
Usage & Nuances
"Overcoats" is plural; the singular is "overcoat." Used in formal, winter contexts. Common collocations: "heavy overcoat," "wool overcoat." More traditional than "coat." Rare in casual American English today, but still common in fashion and historical contexts.
Spanish: abrigos - sobretodosPortuguese (BR): sobretudos - casacõesPortuguese (PT): sobretudos - capotesChinese (Simplified): 大衣Chinese (Traditional): 大衣Hindi: ओवरकोट्सArabic: معاطف ثقيلةBengali: ওভারকোট - লম্বা কোটRussian: пальтоJapanese: オーバーコートVietnamese: áo khoác dày - áo măng tôKorean: 오버코트Turkish: kabanUrdu: اوور کوٹIndonesian: mantel tebal - overcoat
Example Sentences
We wore our overcoats because it was snowing.
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All the overcoats are hanging in the closet.
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My parents bought new overcoats for winter.
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People took off their overcoats as they entered the warm café.
natural
After the play, everyone searched for their overcoats in the cloakroom.
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Some vintage shops sell beautiful wool overcoats from the 1950s.
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