Overalls: meaning, definitions and examples

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overalls

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rษ”หlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A type of garment consisting of trousers with a front flap over the chest held up by straps over the shoulders, made of sturdy material such as denim.

Synonyms

coveralls, dungarees, workwear.

Examples of usage

  • He wore his overalls to work on the farm every day.
  • She bought a new pair of overalls for her gardening hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "overalls" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น macacรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคตเคฐเค‘เคฒเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Overall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฑั–ะฝะตะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kombinezon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒใƒผใ‚ชใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salopette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tulum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์—…๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุงุจุณ ุงู„ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kombinรฉza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kombinรฉza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟžไฝ“่กฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kombinezon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samfella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฑะธะฝะตะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kombinezon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ overol

Etymology

The term 'overalls' originated in the United States in the late 18th century, initially referring to a protective garment worn over regular clothing for working. Over time, the design evolved into the familiar one-piece garment we know today. Overalls became popular among workers in various industries due to their durability and practicality. Today, overalls are also worn as casual or fashion garments by people of all ages.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,885, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.