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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The floor-length, silk duchesse dress mimicked the silhouette and design of a classic trench coat, with tiny buckle detailing along the sleeve trims and a tie to secure the garment around her waist.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Kendall Jenner and Katie Holmes prove trench coats are still essential outerwear, and the Solomons agree.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
In the photo carousel, Beyoncé poses in a long green trench coat paired with the sleek short cut.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Stylist Molly Dickson decked her out in logo-print boots, bag, trench coat, and, to top it all off, a headscarf that recalls Tippi Hedren in The Birds.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Kendall Jenner and Katie Holmes prove trench coats are still essential outerwear, and the Solomons agree.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
In the photo carousel, Beyoncé poses in a long green trench coat paired with the sleek short cut.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Stylist Molly Dickson decked her out in logo-print boots, bag, trench coat, and, to top it all off, a headscarf that recalls Tippi Hedren in The Birds.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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