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Definition of trenchcoat

trenchcoat

/ˈtrɛntʃˌkoʊt/
trench · coat
Plural:trenchcoats
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trenchcoat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loose, belted, often double-breasted raincoat made of heavy water-resistant fabric, styled after coats originally worn by military officers.

Example

"She pulled the belt of her beige trenchcoat tight against the autumn wind and rain."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'trench' and 'coat', originally referring to heavy, waterproof overcoats worn by British Army officers in the trenches during World War I.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trenchcoat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trenchcoat
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