trench coat

noun

Definition of trench coatnext
as in trench

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Recent Examples of trench coat All of which can be layered with pieces like a cropped trench coat or oversized blazer. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 But from then on, Nolte was never late and showed up every day in the same outfit — a trench coat, T-shirt, sweats and Nike turf shoes — with a notebook in hand. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Then, on a chilly night in December, a man in a trench coat came looking for her. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 Further proving its versatility, Garner wore it with a sweater and jeans, while Lawrence styled hers with wide-leg trousers and a trench coat for an office-ready look. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trench coat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench coat
  1. trench
  2. rain gear
Noun
  • But its owner, Hiro Yonekawa, packs way more into its two rooms, which are full of mostly vintage clothes like mint Burberry trenches (for around $300), graphic tees, men’s dress shirts and women’s tops, hats and handbags.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Samsung credits a dual-layer structure called Flex Titanium for flattening the display and turning what was once a glaring trench into a subtle seam.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of trench
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  • Pack essentials like rain gear, layers of clothing, water, sunscreen, eye protection and an offline map.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Whether festivalgoers came prepared with rain gear or simply didn't let the weather bother them, many said the forecast wasn't going to stop them from seeing this year's headliners, The Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX.
    — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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