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
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Is the babysitter actually three raccoons in a trench coat?
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Caroline Carlson
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
Because of this, they're easily paired with oversized shirts, lightweight sweaters, black dress pants, and classic trench coats for a sophisticated look that can even be worn to important meetings.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Garfield had a casual look for the outing, wearing a black t-shirt, white pants and a navy baseball cap, while Barbaro donned a shiny black trench coat.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 12 May 2025
In 1879, the company invented the water-resistant, breathable gabardine fabric used in its original trench coats and the fabric has been further refined for full water-proof protection in its latest iteration.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Caroline Carlson
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
Because of this, they're easily paired with oversized shirts, lightweight sweaters, black dress pants, and classic trench coats for a sophisticated look that can even be worn to important meetings.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Garfield had a casual look for the outing, wearing a black t-shirt, white pants and a navy baseball cap, while Barbaro donned a shiny black trench coat.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 12 May 2025
In 1879, the company invented the water-resistant, breathable gabardine fabric used in its original trench coats and the fabric has been further refined for full water-proof protection in its latest iteration.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for trench coat
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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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