C1nounwork
US/ˈoʊ.vər.ɑːlz/
UK/ˈəʊ.vər.ɔːlz/
loose work clothes covering the body and legs, worn over other clothes to keep them clean
In context
The mechanic wiped his hands on his oily blue overalls.
Visitors to the factory must put on white overalls and a hairnet.
My little brother looks so cute in his denim overalls and yellow boots.
Words that go with overalls
noun + preposition
- pair of overallsHe bought a new pair of overalls for his first day at the garage.
adjective + noun
- blue overallsWorkers in blue overalls were repairing the road.
- white overallsLab staff wear white overalls at all times.
- dirty overallsLeave your dirty overalls by the door, please.
noun + noun
- denim overallsDenim overalls are back in fashion this year.
- work overallsHe came home still in his work overalls.
verb + noun
- wear overallsAll painters must wear overalls on site.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
These overalls is too big for me.Correct: These overalls are too big for me.