Definition of topcoatnext
as in overcoat
a warm outdoor coat threw on a wool topcoat and headed out into the snow

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Recent Examples of topcoat Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat. Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Once the ribbed pattern is in place over a solid base, cure and seal with a topcoat. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026 According to the researchers, the weak point wasn’t the concept, but the off-the-shelf topcoat. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 Geometric abstraction defines the outerwear, appearing in minimalist grid patterns meticulously woven into Italian wool topcoats and chore jackets, merging precision craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topcoat
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Noun
  • At the fashion show, Preston wore a satin blazer overcoat over a button-up shirt and tie, with jeans, while James donned a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt and a dangling chain.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Affleck wore a Ralph Lauren Couture white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black bow tie.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In both the trailer and first look images for season 3, Findlay is shown wearing a distinctive G-1 military flight jacket, a style historically used by Naval Aviators in the Navy and Marine Corps.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Bovino also raised eyebrows during his time in Minneapolis for marching the streets alongside ICE officers, unmasked and occasionally wearing an army-green greatcoat that drew comparisons to the uniforms of Nazi officers during World War II.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inspired by the imposing outerwear worn by field commanders in the Napoleonic era, Cad & The Dandy’s aptly named greatcoat features a double-breasted front, sweeping lapels, a rear vent and a collar that properly turns up against the neck.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

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“Topcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topcoat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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