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overgarment

overgarment

6.8
A piece of outer clothing you wear over other clothes for warmth or protection
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌɡɑːrmənt/
translation icon : prenda exterior
  • The hiker put on a waterproof overgarment to protect himself from the rain.

Examples

  • He wore a stylish overgarment over his suit during the chilly evening event.

  • To stay warm in the winter, she always layers her clothes with a thick overgarment.

  • A-li, did you remember your thermal overgarment?

  • 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

cloak
vsovergarment
61 3.2

A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back

is a particular flowing style, not the general umbrella term
overall
vsovergarment
42 3.9

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

is primarily for cleanliness and work rather than warmth or outdoor protection
overcoat
vsovergarment
30 1.0

A long heavy coat worn over other clothes to keep warm

is a specific winter option within the broader protective clothing category
coverall
vsovergarment
16 4.0

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

is focused on work safety and cleanliness, not general warmth or fashion
outerwear
vsovergarment
5 1.6

Clothing worn outside over other clothes like coats or jackets

is the general protective category rather than a specific item
outer
vsovergarment
3 3.8

A coat or jacket you wear over other clothes for warmth

is more neutral and everyday than many specific external styles
topcoat
vsovergarment
2 3.0

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

is similar but refers to the general class of protective outer garments
greatcoat
vsovergarment
2 7.2

A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather

is one heavy example among many garments serving warmth or protection
outer garment
vsovergarment
1 3.3

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

is the general category rather than a specific style
gabardine
vsovergarment
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A long loose coat reaching to the ankles worn in the past

is a historical style within the wider protective garment category
surcoat
vsovergarment
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A loose outer garment worn over armor by knights

is a specialized historical type rather than common modern outer clothing
overskirt
vsovergarment
1 7.5

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

is decorative and narrow in use, not the general warmth or protection category
overclothes
vsovergarment
5.5

Clothes worn over other clothes to keep you warm or dry

is the broad term focusing on warmth or protection rather than outdoor use
hooded coat
vsovergarment
1.6

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

is the broad protective clothing type without specifying head coverage
overshirt
vsovergarment
3.9

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

is a lighter specific layer within the broader protective clothing category
overblouse
vsovergarment
6.8

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

is a fashion or modesty layer rather than general protective outerwear

Antonyms

22 2.4

Clothing you wear under other clothes next to the skin

Clothes you wear next to your skin under other clothes

How Warm

parka
29 1.5
overgarment
6.8
jacket
1.0
cape
110 1.3

Surface Forms

overgarment singular
overgarments plural

Morphology

overgarment = garment (transparent) = over + garment

The meaning is directly derived from 'over' + 'garment', indicating a garment worn over others.

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.