trench coat
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of trench coat
First recorded in 1915–20
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To my chagrin but not my surprise, no one else in the theater came with their tail tucked between their legs, covered by a trench coat.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
He showed up outside James’s Brooklyn home in a trench coat resembling that of TV police lieutenant Columbo and posed for photos that appeared in the media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
Playfully lifting the corner of her long trench coat, Yeromina showed how she had layered up to stay warm.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
After all, some things never go out of style—like the perfect trench coat or a crisp white T-shirt.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
A trench coat is belted around his waist, a scarf knitted by Ashima wrapped at his throat, a tweed cap on his head.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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