trench coats

noun

plural of trench coat
as in trenches

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Recent Examples of trench coats Cropped trench coats are also having a moment this season, delivering the same polished protection in a shorter, sleeker hem, like this 34 percent-off style from Amazon and this $38-off denim trench coat from Madewell. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench coats
  1. trenches
  2. rain gear
Noun
  • French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026
  • With more storms expected later this week, your rain gear is likely to get another workout, and the metro’s soggy streak may not be done yet.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Definition of rain gear

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