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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Tibi gave us a high-collared trench coat for spring, whereas Ashlyn fashioned one in stop sign red (also styled with genie pants, mind you). Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025 Target has every jacket on my wish list, including denim picks, trendy faux suede options, and classic trench coats that’ll keep me comfortable well into fall and winter. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 The long silhouette with trumpet hems that ended mid-calf continued throughout the collection — as skirts worn with blouson coats, as dresses with matching flyaway scarves and ties, and as trench coats. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 While oversized leather bomber jackets and trench coats continue to dominate fall trend reports, more voluminous, blanketing silhouettes will surely gain momentum as temperatures begin to plummet. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trench coat

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of trench coat was in 1914

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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trench coat

noun
: a loose double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, belt, and straps on the shoulders

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