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topcoat

noun

top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt How to pronounce topcoat (audio)
Synonyms of topcoatnext
1
: a lightweight overcoat
2
: overcoat sense 2

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threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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The category includes traditional nail polishes, gel-like lacquers, base and topcoats, nail strengtheners, tools, press-ons, and cuticle care. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Wow Dream Coat is less like a conventional leave-in conditioner and more like a weatherproof topcoat for your blowout. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for topcoat

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First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of topcoat was in 1700

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topcoat

noun
top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt How to pronounce topcoat (audio)
: a lightweight overcoat
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