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

Bills are being paid late, the practice is a frightening level of untidiness, there’s a miniature horse in the study, and Siegfried is passed out on the sofa with some loose woman under a trench coat beside him. —Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026

Track Pants These sporty bottoms are having a fashion moment right now, getting dressed up with heels, button-downs, and polished trench coats. —Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

Throw one on with a pair of jeans and a going-out top for a pop of personality, over a flowy dress to accentuate the waist, or even over a trench coat for a little extra shape. —Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2026

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