coverall

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noun

cov·​er·​all ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl How to pronounce coverall (audio)
Synonyms of coverallnext
: a one-piece outer garment worn to protect other garments
—usually used in plural
coveralled
ˈkə-vər-ˌȯld How to pronounce coverall (audio)
adjective

cover-all

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adjective

cov·​er-all ˈkə-vər-ˌȯl How to pronounce cover-all (audio)
: comprehensive
cover-all provisions

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Examples of coverall in a Sentence

Adjective a detailed plan for cover-all health insurance
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Noun
First, disinfect boots, then remove boots, coveralls and gloves. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Grafton pulled a gun out of his coverall and pointed it toward Samuelson, and then both wrestled on the floor. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Also available are Laser Loon cover-all stickers that existing cardholders can request instead of the new cards and without needing to create new library accounts. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for coverall

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1824, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coverall was in 1824

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“Coverall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coverall. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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coverall

noun
cov·​er·​all ˈkəv-ə-ˌrȯl How to pronounce coverall (audio)
: a one-piece outer garment worn to protect clothes
—usually used in plural
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