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

Instead of a bulky, heavy pea coat or trench coat, having a down coat in your carry-on is practically weightless. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025

Streep wore a vinyl trench coat from the SS25 runway collection, with a lamé animalier shirt, slim-fit trousers, a leopard print belt, a leopard print faux fur Marlene clutch and green pumps. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025

Channel the royal by pairing it with a gray trench coat, or wear it on its own with pants or skirts. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

Gabe Gordon presented two variations of moto-inspired trench coats—a midi length for women and a cropped version shown with men’s styling—to highlight the textile’s durability and edge. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 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