Definition of topcoatnext
as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow

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Recent Examples of topcoat Laminate Unlike solid slabs or blocks, surface laminate is a covering material made up of multiple layers often consisting of kraft paper soaked in a resin, a decorative layer printed onto paper, and a protective melamine-resin topcoat. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 O’Meallie uses spray paint and a clear topcoat to give the pieces a reflective, ultra-white surface. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 Set and add more topcoat, layering topcoat and filing any bumps until the nail is smooth and the cannabis and flakes are encased within. — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topcoat
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Noun
  • Kingsolver cut off her waist-length hair and started wearing combat boots and an Army overcoat.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That dual fashion-and-function appeal is part of why the neckline is showing up across so many outerwear categories at once, including designer wool overcoats and accessible nylon commuters.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Williams dressed casually in a burgundy top and jeans with a brown jacket.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The waterproof jacket, the company said, seems like a natural progression to that journey.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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