topcoat

noun

top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt 

1

: a lightweight overcoat

2

: overcoat sense 2

Synonyms of topcoat

• overcoat
• jacket
• greatcoat

Examples of topcoat in a Sentence

threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow

Recent Examples on the Web

Once that's completely dry, lock everything in place with a clear topcoat. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026

Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

This pale pink aura manicure gets a modern update thanks to a chrome topcoat. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Laminate Unlike solid slabs or blocks, surface laminate is a covering material made up of multiple layers often consisting of kraft paper soaked in a resin, a decorative layer printed onto paper, and a protective melamine-resin topcoat. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for topcoat

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

Kids Definition

topcoat

noun

top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt 

: a lightweight overcoat