TOPCOAT Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

topcoat

noun

ˈtäp-ˌkōt

Definition of topcoat

as in overcoat

a warm outdoor coat threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow

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undercoat

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Recent Examples of topcoat 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 Protect Your Work and Prevent Future Damage Once the paint has dried, a clear protective topcoat can add an extra layer of durability. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 After painting a nude base using OPI’s Put It in Airplane Mode, Ganzorigt added a classic French tip in Funny Bunny before applying a topcoat and adding her go-to OPI x Zola Tin Man Can Glaze chrome effect. — Charley Ross, Glamour, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for topcoat

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Noun

At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of overcoat

Noun

Affleck wore a Ralph Lauren Couture white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black bow tie.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
In both the trailer and first look images for season 3, Findlay is shown wearing a distinctive G-1 military flight jacket, a style historically used by Naval Aviators in the Navy and Marine Corps.

— Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of jacket

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

Definition of greatcoat

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