trench coat

noun

Definition of trench coatnext
as in trench

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Recent Examples of trench coat But from then on, Nolte was never late and showed up every day in the same outfit — a trench coat, T-shirt, sweats and Nike turf shoes — with a notebook in hand. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Then, on a chilly night in December, a man in a trench coat came looking for her. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 Further proving its versatility, Garner wore it with a sweater and jeans, while Lawrence styled hers with wide-leg trousers and a trench coat for an office-ready look. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Just a day before Wilde, on the opposite coast, glam-queen Rihanna stepped out in a basic trench coat, jeans, a baseball cap, and sneakers. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trench coat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench coat
  1. trench
  2. rain gear
Noun
  • The modest trench that once plagued the Galaxy Z Fold series' inner display is virtually gone.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Crews have welded in new steel pipe, tested for leaks and begun preparing the 25-foot-deep trench for backfilling, concrete slurry, asphalt and water-quality checks before traffic can return.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Canales made Brazzell’s day off sound more precautionary in nature, but both him and Chisena were seen on the field in rain gear.
    — Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of rain gear

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench%20coat. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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