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overclothes

overclothes

5.5
Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌkloʊðz/
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  • In winter, children need extra overclothes to stay warm at recess.

Examples

  • She brushed the snow from her overclothes after coming inside.

  • He hung his overclothes by the door before stepping into the warm house.

  • She wore overclothes to keep warm during the snowstorm.

  • The overclothes were too heavy for the warm weather.

  • In winter, children need extra overclothes to stay warm at recess.

  • She brushed the snow from her overclothes after coming inside.

  • He hung his overclothes by the door before stepping into the warm house.

Synonyms

coat
vsoverclothes
957 1.0

A warm piece of clothing with sleeves worn outside

is a broader category of outer clothing rather than only sleeved types
overall
vsoverclothes
42 3.9

A loose piece of clothing people wear over other clothes to keep them clean

is the general idea of outer garments beyond work protection garments
overcoat
vsoverclothes
30 1.0

A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm

is the general notion of outer garments not limited to heavy winter wear
coverall
vsoverclothes
16 4.0

Loose garment worn over clothes to protect them from dirt or damage

is a broader set of outer garments not confined to protective suits
outerwear
vsoverclothes
5 1.6

Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets

is the simple term for any clothing worn above indoor layers
outer
vsoverclothes
3 3.8

A coat or jacket you wear over other clothes for warmth

is the generic term for all such protective garments
topcoat
vsoverclothes
2 3.0

A heavy warm outer layer people wear over clothes in cold weather

is the wider group of outer layers not limited to heavy winter types
outer garment
vsoverclothes
1 3.3

A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

is the overall class of items worn above ordinary clothing
overshoe
vsoverclothes
1 5.3

A waterproof cover you wear over shoes to keep them dry and clean

is the general term for all garments worn above ordinary clothing items
rainwear
vsoverclothes
1 1.8

Clothing that keeps you dry in the rain

is the general class of outer garments not limited to rain protection
overskirt
vsoverclothes
1 7.5

A skirt worn over another skirt to make a dress look fancier

is the wide category of outer clothing not limited to decorative layers
overgarment
vsoverclothes
6.8

A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection

is the broad category for such outer pieces rather than one specific type
overshirt
vsoverclothes
3.9

A shirt worn over another shirt as an extra layer for warmth or protection

is the general idea of outer layers beyond that specific blouse style
overblouse
vsoverclothes
6.8

A loose top worn over clothes to protect them or add style

is the broader category of outer garments beyond decorative tops
hooded coat
vsoverclothes
1.6

A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry

is the general term for outer garments not focused on hooded design

Antonyms

Clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

How Protective

parka
29 1.5
coat
957 1.0
overclothes
5.5
jacket
1.0
smock
21 5.3

Surface Forms

overclothes singular
overclothes plural

Morphology

overclothes = clothes (transparent) = over + clothes

Meaning is directly derived from 'over' + 'clothes' indicating garments worn over ordinary clothing.

Etymology

Overclothes comes from the parts over- meaning 'above' and clothes, so it literally means clothes you put 'over' your normal clothes, like an overcoat. That's why overclothes are the extra outer garments you wear outside to stay warm or dry.