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 O’Meallie uses spray paint and a clear topcoat to give the pieces a reflective, ultra-white surface. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 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 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

Several kinds of clothing, including t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, overcoats, windbreakers, men’s suits and blazers, and accessories, including belts, jewelry, hats, wigs, false beards and eyebrows are included.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Bret wore the dark overcoat that had become a fixture of his media coverage throughout the prior two decades.

— Jeff Hobbs, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcoat

Noun

The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
This jacket has a lot going for it, but our favorite part is the button along the bottom hem.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 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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