topcoat

noun

top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt How to pronounce topcoat (audio)
1
: a lightweight overcoat
2

Examples of topcoat in a Sentence

threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow
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Wear this turtleneck with these wide-leg jeans for an easy outfit; go for gasps in that ruched top or long, textured topcoat. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 The lamp has a sticker that explains a quick press is one minute long and a long press is two minutes of curing; use one minute for the base coat and color, and two minutes for the topcoat. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The final step is applying a glossy topcoat to seal the art. Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024 Sleek topcoats Gucci, Bally, AmiDaniele Venturelli/Victor VIRGILE/Estrop/Getty Images Every guy needs a great fall jacket, as evidenced by this season’s runways. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for topcoat 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of topcoat was in 1700

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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topcoat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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topcoat

noun
top·​coat ˈtäp-ˌkōt How to pronounce topcoat (audio)
: a lightweight overcoat

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