trench coat

American  

noun

1. a waterproof overcoat styled along military lines, belted, with straps on the shoulders and lower sleeves.

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trench coat British  

noun

1. a belted double-breasted waterproof coat of gabardine, etc, resembling a military officer's coat

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Etymology

Origin of trench coat

First recorded in 1915–20

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• trench coat vs. overcoat

Example Sentences

Burberry, famed for its trench coats, has refocused also on outerwear in a bid to improve its fortunes.

From Barron's

But as the day went on and she traded a leather Fendi trench coat for a multicolored Loewe one, Barnett’s eyes started to light up differently.

From Los Angeles Times

Reminding her of the men in Hancock Park in trench coats and top hats on weekends, he added, “and they are excellent dressers.”

From Los Angeles Times

He confirmed staff rotas would be reorganised and that night shifts at its factory in Castleford, which makes trench coats priced from £1,000 to £10,000 each, would be scrapped.

From BBC

He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie.

From BBC

Related Words

• overcoat
• slicker