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

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

The shine will out-beat any topcoat, while short nails will always be chic (and practical). — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026

After painting a nude base using OPI’s Put It in Airplane Mode, Ganzorigt added a classic French tip in Funny Bunny before applying a topcoat and adding her go-to OPI x Zola Tin Man Can Glaze chrome effect. — Charley Ross, Glamour, 28 May 2026

O’Meallie uses spray paint and a clear topcoat to give the pieces a reflective, ultra-white surface. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 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