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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Farktop Oversized Trench Coat A trench coat is the ultimate transitional layer, and this oversized style delivers that effortlessly cool silhouette. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 For fall, throw on a cropped trench coat for an easy layered look. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Maintain the sophisticated vibe by wearing a classic short trench coat or blazer in a neutral tone, and then finish the look off with gold jewelry and a structured bag. Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025 From denim mini dresses to gorgeously cut trench coats and boxier streetwear-style jackets, everything is top tier, and, IMO, totally worth the money. Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 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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