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

Only soldiers of officer rank and above were allowed to wear the Burberry trench coat and had to purchase it themselves out of pocket. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Equipped with a handy strap for crossbody wear, the viral hit can hold a 10-inch tablet, has zipper closure, and will appear dashing alongside your trench coat lineup. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Look at fashionable New Yorkers right now and you’re bound to see a fun trench coat. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2026

Mass retailers including Zara and Uniqlo are now carrying funnel-neck versions of trench coats, bombers and wool overcoats, placing a silhouette once treated as a designer signature into the everyday wardrobe. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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