trench coat

noun

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1
: a usually double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, wide belt, and often straps on the shoulders
2
: a waterproof overcoat with a removable lining designed for wear in trenches

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For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 Style your work sneakers with a cardigan, straight-leg jeans, and a trench coat for a look that’s elevated yet cool. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026 Aritzia has so many options that will carry you from the end of summer to fall and even into winter, including an expensive-looking trench coat, an everyday denim jacket, and a sleek windbreaker. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 The five-time Grammy-winning singer stepped out in a beige double-breasted trench coat over a black top, paired with black boots and oversized sunglasses. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trench coat

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of trench coat was in 1914

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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trench coat

noun
: a loose double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, belt, and straps on the shoulders

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