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coverall

[ kuhv-er-awl ]

noun

  1. a loose-fitting, one-piece work garment, consisting of a trouserlike portion and a top with or without sleeves, worn over other clothing.
  2. overalls for women.


coverall

/ ˈkʌvərˌɔːl /

noun

  1. a thing that covers something entirely
  2. usually plural protective outer garments for the body
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coverall1

First recorded in 1820–30; cover + all
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Example Sentences

If Patagonia made coveralls in this fabric, I would buy them too—just to spite the mosquitos.

With a grin he fished several parts out of his coverall pocket and set to work.

The patrol-blue uniform coverall with its belted waist didn't do much to hide a lovely, properly curved figure.

Kelly reached into a coverall pocket and produced another sedation hypo.

Her coverall sleeves were rolled to the elbows as she worked and a vagrant strand of copper hair curled over her forehead.

Dressed in the snow-white coverall of the prison garb, Coxine faced them squarely, his thick trunklike legs spread wide apart.

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