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

Recent Examples on the Web

Diaz applied a similar formula earlier in the week, when she was photographed wearing a pair of wide-leg cropped pants and lace-up combat boots with a black leather trench coat while filming her untitled rom-com. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026

The Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally singer opted for a black trench coat and raw edge blue denim jeans, with a crisp white, unbuttoned shirt underneath. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026

Song, presumed innocent until proven guilty, is not the stuff of trench coat cliché. —Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026

The golden ensemble, a mini sequin dress layered with a silky matching trench coat, glowed against her skin—which was enhanced by legendary makeup artist Sir John. —Mecca Pryor, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trench coat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

trench coat

noun

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