trench coat

noun

1
: a usually double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, wide belt, and often straps on the shoulders
2
: a waterproof overcoat with a removable lining designed for wear in trenches

Examples of trench coat in a Sentence

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Griffith, 67, went casual in jeans and a sheer brown top with a trench coat over it and a Louis Vuitton purse. Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 May 2025 This trench coat from Gap offers a textbook silhouette and color. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025 Given its own belted design, the khaki trench coat is a prime example. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025 Chrissy was a classy birthday girl, wearing a beige corset-style skirt and top with a matching trench coat and sunglasses. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trench coat

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of trench coat was in 1914

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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trench coat

noun
: a loose double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, belt, and straps on the shoulders

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