trench coat

noun

Synonyms of trench coatnext
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

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Then, on a chilly night in December, a man in a trench coat came looking for her. Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 One of my favorites is a beautiful beige trench coat from her collection. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Further proving its versatility, Garner wore it with a sweater and jeans, while Lawrence styled hers with wide-leg trousers and a trench coat for an office-ready look. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Just a day before Wilde, on the opposite coast, glam-queen Rihanna stepped out in a basic trench coat, jeans, a baseball cap, and sneakers. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 June 2026 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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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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