overclothes
/'ouvəklouðz/
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Definition
Noun (plural form, used with plural verbs) Clothing worn over other garments, typically designed for outdoor use or as a protective outer layer. This term refers to garments like coats, jackets, capes, or cloaks that are put on over regular indoor clothing.
Usage
The word "overclothes" is a plural noun. It refers to the category of outer garments as a whole. It is a somewhat formal or dated term.
Examples * In cold weather, it is essential to wear warm overclothes. * She hung her wet overclothes by the fire to dry. * The store specializes in durable overclothes for hiking and camping.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical or descriptive contexts to refer to the outer layers of a period costume or uniform.
- The soldiers' overclothes were designed to be both functional and distinctive.
Variants and Related Words
- Overcoat (noun): A long, warm coat worn over ordinary clothes.
- Outerwear (noun): A more common modern synonym for clothing designed to be worn outdoors.
- Overgarment (noun): A formal term for an item of clothing worn over others.
Synonyms
- Outerwear
- Outer garments
- Overgarments
Antonyms
- Underclothes
- Underwear
- Undergarments
Noun
- clothing for use outdoors