overgarment

/'ouvə'gɑ:mənt/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a stylish overgarment over her dress.

Definition

Noun: An overgarment is an article of clothing designed to be worn over other garments. It serves as an outer layer, typically for protection from the weather, for modesty, or as a fashion item.

Usage

An overgarment is the outermost piece of clothing in an outfit. It is put on after all other primary garments (like shirts, pants, or dresses) are worn.

Examples

• She wore a long, woolen overgarment to protect herself from the cold wind.
• In many traditional cultures, a specific overgarment, such as a robe or cloak, is worn for ceremonial occasions.
• The lab requires a protective overgarment to be worn at all times.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Traditional Context: The term is often used in historical, anthropological, or costume studies to describe outerwear like cloaks, mantles, surcoats, or kimonos.
  • The knight's surcoat, a linen overgarment, displayed his coat of arms.

Variants and Related Words

• Overcoat (n): A specific type of heavy overgarment, typically a long coat, worn for warmth in cold weather.
• Outerwear (n): A broader category encompassing all garments worn outdoors, including overgarments like coats, jackets, and rainwear.

Synonyms

• Outer garment
• Coat
• Cloak
• Robe
• Mantle

Antonyms

• Undergarment
• Underwear

Học thuật

Noun

1. a garment worn over other garments

Từ đồng nghĩa

• outer garment