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: a lightweight overcoat
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Examples of topcoat in a Sentence
threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
Recent Examples on the Web
To nail high-low dressing, pair your hoodie of choice with more structured pieces like wool topcoats, tailored trousers, or wide-leg jeans.
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Jake Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2024
Phi Villa’s Patio Swivel Bar Stools are made to last outdoors with a clear, protective topcoat that is fade-,rust-, and corrosion-resistant.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
From French revolutions and milky topcoats to surrealist art and tone-on-tone takes, nail trends found power through subtlety, even the most expressive of additions applied with an effective air of artistic restraint.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
Olive & June Mini Mani Holiday Dreams Set With two nail polishes, a glossy topcoat, and a host of cute nail stickers, this Olive & June holiday set will make your manicure jollier.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
At Bottega Veneta, Matthieu Blazy’s double-breasted topcoats have a swishy, fringed hemline; Ferragamo’s faux fur coats have thick, sculptural silhouettes; Loewe’s leather trenches are sleek and streamlined.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
Paris Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat Structure and sharp lines give this topcoat its handsome menswear-meets-military appeal.
—Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2023
The powder absorbs any excess oils and acts as a grip for the topcoat.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
Prior to their invention, British soldiers wore topcoats made of heavy wool that would become even heavier when wet.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
Jake Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2024
Phi Villa’s Patio Swivel Bar Stools are made to last outdoors with a clear, protective topcoat that is fade-,rust-, and corrosion-resistant.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
From French revolutions and milky topcoats to surrealist art and tone-on-tone takes, nail trends found power through subtlety, even the most expressive of additions applied with an effective air of artistic restraint.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
Olive & June Mini Mani Holiday Dreams Set With two nail polishes, a glossy topcoat, and a host of cute nail stickers, this Olive & June holiday set will make your manicure jollier.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
At Bottega Veneta, Matthieu Blazy’s double-breasted topcoats have a swishy, fringed hemline; Ferragamo’s faux fur coats have thick, sculptural silhouettes; Loewe’s leather trenches are sleek and streamlined.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
Paris Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat Structure and sharp lines give this topcoat its handsome menswear-meets-military appeal.
—Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2023
The powder absorbs any excess oils and acts as a grip for the topcoat.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
Prior to their invention, British soldiers wore topcoats made of heavy wool that would become even heavier when wet.
—Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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topcoat
noun
top·coat
ˈtäp-ˌkōt 
: a lightweight overcoat
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