overcoatnounmasculine/pɐˈletu/lowpa·le·toPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA long, warm coat worn over other clothes.He threw on his overcoat before going out into the cold.A classic wool overcoat is a timeless piece.syntopcoatgreatcoatCommon collocationswool overcoatwinter overcoatEtymologyDo francês 'paletot' (casaco comprido).