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
Examples of trench coat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Another favorite look of mine from this week consisted of an olive green trench coat featuring double-breasted detailing, which was worn with a matching belt and a black beret.
—
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025
One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Backgrid Photo: Backgrid The actor arrived at the Hôtel Martinez in cool, movie star style, dressed in a Shushu/tong trench coat, gray-brown trousers, Cartier sunglasses, and toting a black Hermès Box Kelly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
For Saturday’s show — which ran despite the June edition of London Fashion Week being cancelled by the British Fashion Council — Rose presented looks that twisted, stretched, distorted and shrunken outerwear staples including puffa jackets, trench coats.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for trench coat
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025
One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Backgrid Photo: Backgrid The actor arrived at the Hôtel Martinez in cool, movie star style, dressed in a Shushu/tong trench coat, gray-brown trousers, Cartier sunglasses, and toting a black Hermès Box Kelly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
For Saturday’s show — which ran despite the June edition of London Fashion Week being cancelled by the British Fashion Council — Rose presented looks that twisted, stretched, distorted and shrunken outerwear staples including puffa jackets, trench coats.
—Steve Salter, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for trench coat
Cite this Entry
“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share