overcoat
noun/ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/
Frequency rank: #16,173 most common English word
Meaning
A long, warm outer garment worn over other clothing in cold weather.
Example sentence
He put on his thick overcoat before stepping out into the cold winter air.
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