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

While summer travel continues to dominate searches, consumers are thinking about transitional pieces like lightweight trench coats (up 106 percent) and silk lingerie (up 99 percent) to be worn as outerwear or as layering pieces. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025

Anrabess Knit Coatigan, $36 with coupon While not technically a trench coat, this coatigan shares several similarities with Meghan’s cozy outerwear. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Last week, Martin stood outside of Tish James' home in Brooklyn, New York, and posed for pictures dressed in a trench coat. —ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025

Plus, a tan or khaki trench coat is one of the hallmarks of any capsule wardrobe. —Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025

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