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 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 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 Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topcoat

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Noun

Meanwhile Korine lifted one of several available tweed overcoats, grey herringbone, floor-length, and inspected it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
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

Definition of overcoat

Noun

Joseph’s team’s collection has a lot of interesting separates, including a cropped leather jacket from Naheim with exaggerated shoulders.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Highlights from the assortment include the Scuba hoodie, Define jacket and Align pants, as well as the Everywhere Belt bag and Coach’s jacket.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 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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