trench coat
Americannoun
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trench coats
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of trench coat
First recorded in 1915–20
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The prosecutor sometimes courted publicity and controversy, showing up outside James’s Brooklyn home in a trench coat resembling that of TV police lieutenant Columbo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
However, let me whip out my beige trench coat and magnifying glass as I tell you: My investigation did uncover some interesting questions about the origins of this salmon.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
But a Tuareg man in a black trench coat approached Sereno's team on a motorcycle, claiming to know where "big bones" lay.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
Chances are you’ve seen Snoopy dressed as Doggy Pawsbourne on your Instagram or TikTok feed, complete with Ozzy’s signature round sunglasses, long hair and trench coat, punctuating the Prince of Barkness’ “Crazy Train” entrance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
Beside her stood a girl who looked a little like Lindsey Lee Wells, except the girl wore a black trench coat over a ratty old Blink-182 T-shirt.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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