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 For the Friday, May 17, outing, Swift, 34, wore a long, tan trench coat paired with $925 black Gianni Ribbon Patent Leather Mary Janes from Versace and the luxury brand's $1,995 Medusa '95 leather tote bag. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 Burberry Group Plc warned of a challenging first half after the British maker of trench coats reported tumbling sales on weak demand in China and the US. Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for trench coat 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'trench coat.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of trench coat was in 1914

Dictionary Entries Near trench coat

Cite this Entry

“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

trench coat

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

More from Merriam-Webster on trench coat

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!