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

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of trench coat was in 1914

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“Trench coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trench%20coat. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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trench coat

noun
: a loose double-breasted raincoat with deep pockets, belt, and straps on the shoulders

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