overgarment
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌɡɑːrmənt/
:
prenda exterior
- The hiker put on a waterproof overgarment to protect himself from the rain.
Examples
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He wore a stylish overgarment over his suit during the chilly evening event.
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To stay warm in the winter, she always layers her clothes with a thick overgarment.
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A-li, did you remember your thermal overgarment?
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An open, sleeveless overgarment hung nearly to the floor, and her black leather sandals were strapped to mid-calf with crisscrossed thongs.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
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3.2
A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back
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3.9
A loose piece of clothing people wear over other clothes to keep them clean
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1.0
A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm
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4.0
Loose garment worn over clothes to protect them from dirt or damage
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1.6
Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets
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3.8
A coat or jacket you wear over other clothes for warmth
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3.0
A heavy warm outer layer people wear over clothes in cold weather
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7.2
A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather
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3.3
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
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9.9
A long loose coat reaching to the ankles worn in the past
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9.9
A loose outer garment worn over armor by knights
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7.5
A skirt worn over another skirt to make a dress look fancier
Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry
A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry
A shirt worn over another shirt as an extra layer for warmth or protection
A loose top worn over clothes to protect them or add style
Antonyms
How Warm
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overgarment comes from over ('on top') and garment ('a piece of clothing'), so imagine a layer you wear over your other clothes, like an overcoat. That's why an overgarment is clothing worn over other garments for warmth or protection.