A one-piece garment that covers the entire body, typically worn by workers to protect their clothing; often used in plural form.
From cover + all, literally meaning 'covers all'; formed as a compound noun to describe a garment that covers the entire body.
Coveralls became iconic workwear in the 20th century—mechanics, farmers, and factory workers adopted them partly for protection, but also because the uniform created a sense of shared labor identity.
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