trench coat

noun

Definition of trench coatnext
as in trench

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Recent Examples of trench coat As for outerwear, a leather jacket will give the look some edge, while a tan trench coat reads more editorial. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026 Her pointed-toe heels adorned with a cute bow felt very ‘90s; the red buttons on her trench coat match her Chanel clutch. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, while on a royal visit to the Isle of Bute in Scotland, Kate donned a chic chocolate brown trench coat, layered over a green turtleneck sweater and paired with a green tweed newsboy cap. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 In 2021, Madonna, clad in a black leather trench coat and matching outfit, walked out on stage unannounced to celebrate MTV’s 40th anniversary. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trench coat
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  1. trench
  2. rain gear
Noun
  • There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its move past bohemian into bombers, blazers, trenches and zip-ups signals a category shift, not a seasonal moment, and the chocolate-brown palette flagged by Yahoo Shopping is neutral enough to carry into spring.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Keep the rain gear handy on Thursday as South Florida will once again face threats of seeing passing showers and thunderstorms during the day.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Pack essentials like rain gear, layers of clothing, water, sunscreen, eye protection and an offline map.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of rain gear

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench%20coat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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