1. Plural of outercoat; outer garments or coats worn on the outside, typically over other clothing for warmth or protection.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to coats like overcoats, topcoats, or jackets worn as an outer layer.
2. The outermost layer or coating of something, such as paint, varnish, or a protective surface.
Usage: Technical or specialized usage; less common than the clothing sense.

Examples

• The children hung their outercoats on the rack by the door.
• In winter, most people wear outercoats to stay warm during their commute.
• She collected several stylish outercoats for the cold season.
• The painter applied multiple outercoats of varnish to protect the wood.
• Heavy outercoats are essential in northern climates.
• He removed his outercoat as he entered the warm building.