trench coat

noun

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

Examples of trench coat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cassie sported a black shirt, black jeans that featured a sparkly design on her thigh and ankle area, and an oversized leather trench coat. —Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Hailey wore an oversized cream trench coat, with a thick navy and cream Breton striped top underneath, cropped navy flared pants, and black mules. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

That means markdowns on leather jackets, midi dresses, sweaters, trench coats, shorts and more. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025

The black-and-white clip also featured a Casablanca-esque wide shot of a man in a trench coat walking down an eerie street as an unseen violin plays a crackling melody. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trench coat

• afloat
• azote
• banknote
• bareboat
• benzoate
• connote
• cutthroat
• demote
• denote
• devote
• endnote
• footnote

Kids Definition

trench coat

noun

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