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
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Launched this month, the 35-piece collection features a range of denim outerwear for men and women—including bomber jackets, trench coats and hats—priced between $350 and $1,690.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
After a bit of retail therapy in Paris, in 1975, Jackie returned to London, where she was spotted trekking the streets while wearing a trench coat and large sunglasses.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
Vinyl trench coats and matching bustiers are pivotal to Smith.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
The luxury brand, known for its trench coats, attributed the uptick to both new and existing consumers, following a 4% decline in the region in the fourth-quarter and a 9% fall in Burberry’s full 2025 fiscal year.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 July 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
After a bit of retail therapy in Paris, in 1975, Jackie returned to London, where she was spotted trekking the streets while wearing a trench coat and large sunglasses.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
Vinyl trench coats and matching bustiers are pivotal to Smith.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
The luxury brand, known for its trench coats, attributed the uptick to both new and existing consumers, following a 4% decline in the region in the fourth-quarter and a 9% fall in Burberry’s full 2025 fiscal year.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 July 2025
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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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