Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heavy, warm coat worn over other clothing, typically in cold weather: An outer garment designed for protection against winter conditions.
   • An additional protective coating or layer applied over something else: A covering, such as a layer of paint or varnish, applied over a surface.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Garment):
  • He put on his woolen overcoat before stepping out into the snow.
  • A classic trench coat can serve as a stylish overcoat in autumn.
• Noun (Coating):
  • The furniture received a final overcoat of clear varnish for protection.
  • The wall needed an overcoat of primer before we could apply the paint.

Advanced Usage

• "to give something an overcoat of": To apply a final or protective layer of a substance.
  • The artist gave the sculpture an overcoat of lacquer to preserve its finish.

Variants and Related Words

• Overcoating (noun): The material used for making overcoats, or the act of applying an additional coating.
  • The overcoating on this fabric makes it very water-resistant.
• Greatcoat (noun): A type of heavy military overcoat.
  • The soldier's greatcoat was designed for long hours on duty in the cold.

Synonyms

• Topcoat (noun): A final coat of paint; also a lightweight overcoat.
• Greatcoat (noun): A heavy overcoat, especially of a military style.
• Outerwear (noun): Clothing worn outdoors or over other garments.

Related Phrases

• "Overcoat of paint": A layer of paint applied over another.
  • The old table looked new with a fresh overcoat of paint.

Noun

1. an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
2. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter